Stress Reduction and Prevention

Stress Reduction and Prevention
Author: M. Jaremko
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 502
Release: 2013-11-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1489904085

Since 1950, when Hans Selye first devoted an entire book to the study of stress,professional and public concern with stress has grown tremendous ly. These concerns have contributed to an understanding that has impli cations for both prevention and treatment. The present book is designed to combine these data with the clinical concerns of dealing with stressed populations. In order to bridge the gap between research and practice, contributions are included by major researchers who have been con cerned with the nature of stress and coping and by clinical researchers who have developed stress management and stress prevention programs. The book is divided into three sections. The goal of the first section is to survey the literature on stress and coping and to consider the implica tions for setting up stress prevention and management programs. Follow ing some introductory observations by the editors are the observations of three prominent investigators in the field of stress and coping. Irving JaniS, Seymour Epstein, and Howard Leventhal have conducted seminal studies on the topic of coping with stress. For this book they have each gone beyond their previous writings in proposing models and guidelines for stress prevention and management programs. While each author has tackled his task somewhat differently, a set of common suggestions has emerged.

The Evolution of Cognitive Behavior Therapy

The Evolution of Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Author: Donald Meichenbaum
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2017-02-17
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317607562

The Evolution of Cognitive Behavior Therapy: A Personal and Professional Journey with Don Meichenbaum explores the "untold story" of how Cognitive Behavior Therapy emerged and discusses the controversies encountered along the way. This volume will feature a personal account of Don Meichenbaum's contributions from his initial work on self-instructional training with schizophrenics and impulsive children, through his work on stress inoculation training, and his most recent works with traumatized individuals. These previously published papers are complemented with updated papers and accompanying commentary.

Quality of Life

Quality of Life
Author: Pamela S. Hinds
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2003
Genre: Cancer
ISBN: 9780763722357

This Comprehensive Reference Provides A Unique Perspective On Quality Of Life Issues For Oncology Nurses In Education, Research, And Clinical Practice, And Presents Quality Of Life Issues Related To Specific Diseases, Treatments, And Populations.

Well-Being Therapy

Well-Being Therapy
Author: G.A. Fava
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2016-03-07
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 331805822X

Well-Being Therapy (WBT) is the psychotherapeutic approach developed by Giovanni Fava, a world-renowned psychiatrist and psychotherapist, and the editor-in-chief of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. WBT is an innovative strategy that is based on monitoring psychological well-being, whereby the patient progressively learns how to make it grow. This type of therapy has enjoyed much success and is increasing in popularity around the world. The first part of this long-awaited book describes how the idea for WBT was formed, the first patient treated, and the current evidence that supports this approach. In Part II, Giovanni Fava provides the treatment manual of WBT, describing what each session entails, and includes many examples from his own cases. The last part covers some of the specific conditions for which WBT can be used and how sessions can be conducted. It includes sections on depression, mood swings, generalized anxiety disorder, panic and agoraphobia, and posttraumatic stress disorder. There is also information on the application of WBT in interventions in school settings. Throughout the book, Dr. Fava keeps things interesting by peppering his narrative with anecdotes from his medical career. The primary audience for this book is professionals within psychology, psychiatry, and other fields of medicine (e.g., family practice, pediatrics, and rehabilitation). However, the book is written in a relaxed, clear, and accessible style that also makes it of interest to counselors, educators, and family and friends of patients, not to mention patients themselves.

EMDR Group Therapy

EMDR Group Therapy
Author: Regina Morrow Robinson, EdS
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 363
Release: 2023-12-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0826152953

Delivers an EMDR model that can expand access to urgently needed mental health services while maintaining affordability This innovative handbook is the first to present EMDR Group Therapy as a pragmatic approach to trauma care that enables practitioners to scale up mental health services while ensuring cost and time efficiency. It delivers step-by-step guidance—supported by real-life case examples—for practicing this safe, effective, and culturally adaptable modality in a wide range of situations and conditions. EMDR group protocols are applicable to inpatient and outpatient settings, strangers experiencing similar or different events, families, and a wide range of ages. The book explores how and why EMDR group protocols are applicable to disaster response, addictions, schools, medical challenges, grief, families, refugees, victims of sexual violence, emergency responders and more. The text describes the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of EMDR Group Therapy, comparing nine group protocols through the lens of the eight phases of EMDR therapy and early intervention principles. It emphasizes the concept of task sharing, allowing nonspecialist facilitators to deliver low-intensity EMDR treatment options effectively. To promote in-depth understanding, chapters provide Learning Objectives, Learned Through Experience boxes, Case Examples focusing on a variety of specific groups and problems, Discussion Questions to reinforce knowledge, and unique Pocket Guides refining protocols and derived techniques in a clear snapshot. A full Glossary of terms is also provided at the end of the book. Key Features: The first book to disseminate the principles and applications of Group EMDR Therapy Delivers the knowledge of 36 contributing EMDR experts and researchers from 11 countries Follows the eight phases of standard EMDR protocol Offers a window into EMDR practice with a broad variety of specific groups and topics Detailed cultural competence checklist for practitioners to provide care with respect for diversity Includes multiple Case Examples, Learning Objectives, Learned Through Experience boxes, figures and charts, and much more Provides Pocket Guides for a clear, easy-to-follow snapshot of group EMDR protocols