emotional health and well-being: practical mind science

ISBN-13: 9781938549229 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 100 str.

Emily Gajewski; Jan Alcoe

Opis

This book is an informative and practical guide for using the mind to improve health, resilience, and well-being. Drawn from many tried and tested methods and using a question and answer format, it also includes over 30 practical activities for improving well-being and coping with emotional, mental, and physical difficulties. The book covers stress, panic, worry, sleep deprivation, self-esteem, setting goals, building self-confidence, and more. The companion CD-ROM includes audio recordings for relaxation, checklists, and numerous NIH mini-booklets. You can learn how to use these resources in many positive ways to enhance your physical health, lower stress levels, cope with anxiety, anger, and break negative habits. FEATURES

Easy to follow, questions and answer format includes definitions / descriptions, case studies, and a host of practical ways for boosting well-being on all levels

Includes a companion CD-ROM with audio recordings, checklists, self-assessment questionnaires, figures from the book, etc.

Written by two highly experienced trainers

Covers panic, anger, stress, self-confidence, sleep, setting goals, relationships, and more

Spis treści

1) Laying the Foundations of Emotional Health and Well-Being
2) Dealing with Stress, Anxiety, Panic, and Worry
3) Controlling Negative Thinking and Avoiding Depression
4) Reducing Anger
5) Improving Physical Health and Sleep
6) Setting Goals and Boosting Motivation
7) Enhancing Assertiveness, Self-Esteem, and Confidence
8) Changing Unhelpful Habits and Patterns
9) Toward Contentment

On the CD-ROM
Glossary
Useful References
Index

On the CD-ROM:

Audio recordings with relaxation techniques

Over 30 activities to help improve well-being

Well-being mini-booklets from the National Institutes of Health

Printable exercises and questionnaires for self-assessment and setting your goals