Preface viiIntroduction ixAcknowledgements xiiiPart 1 Occupational Ill-Health 11 Self-Care And Wellbeing 32 Stress 313 Sleep Well 49Part 2 Strategies To Combat Stress 754 Breathing Therapy 775 Muscle Relaxation 916 Nature (Biophilia Theory) 1017 Nutrition, Hydration, And Exercise 1158 Colour Therapy 1359 Aromatherapy 15310 Sharing With Friends 16711 Humour Therapy 17912 Guided Meditation 19313 Mindfulness 20314 Visualisation (Guided Imagery) 21315 Arts And Crafts 22516 Stillness 247Part 3 Guided Meditation For Groups And Individuals 25517 Guided Meditations: Spring 257Cool Waters 258Rainbow 26218 Guided Meditations: Summer 267Tropical Paradise 268Summer Meadows 27319 Guided Meditations: Autumn 277A Walk In The Forest 278Moonlight 28420 Guided Meditations: Winter 289Candle Light 290A Walk In The Snow 293Answers To Activities 299Appendix A: Effects Of Stress 303Appendix B: Colouring A Rainbow 307Appendix C: Glossary Of The Properties Of Essential Oils 309Appendix D: Wellness Bingo 313Index 315
Claire Boyd is a Practice Development Trainer in the Learning and Research Centre at North Bristol Healthcare Trust. She develops, designs, delivers, and evaluates learning programmes and organises the transition training programme for student nurses and support of these nurses in clinical areas. She has over 35 years' experience in the field of nursing.