Updated to provide a modern look at the daily stessors evolving in our ever changing society, Managing Stress: Skills for Self-Care, Personal Resiliency and Work-Life Balance in a Rapidly Changing World, Tenth Edition provides a comprehensive approach to stress management, honoring the balance and harmony of the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Referred to as the “authority on stress management” by students and professionals, this book equips readers with the tools needed to identify and manage stress while also coaching on how to strive for health and balance in these changing times. The holistic approach taken by internationally acclaimed lecturer and author Brian Luke Seaward gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection.
Now in its ninth edition, Managing Stress: Principles and Strategies for Health and Well-Being provides a comprehensive approach to stress management honoring the integration, balance, and harmony of mind, body, spirit, and emotions. The holistic approach taken by internationally acclaimed lecturer and author Brian Luke Seaward gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of mind-body-spirit unity. Referred to as the “authority on stress management” by students and professionals, this book gives students the tools needed to identify and manage stress while teaching them how to strive for health and balance. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.
Written for the one-term or shorter course, Essentials of Managing Stress, Fifth Edition teaches practical skills and techniques to handle the daily stressors in life. As one of the fastest growing health crises worldwide, award-winning author Brian Luke Seaward explores stress management from a holistic framework, involving all aspects of mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Using simple, down to earth concepts, the text uncovers both the theory and effective application of stress management techniques and various aspects of personal wellness. The integrated workbook includes numerous exercises in each chapter which urge students to assess their personal stressors and overall wellness. All workbook exercises are also included on the Navigate Student Companion Site as writable PDFs. The Navigate Student Companion Site also includes audio introductions by Br
Managing Stress provides a comprehensive approach to stress management, honoring the balance and harmony of the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Referred to as the "authority on stress management" by students and professionals, this book equips students with the tools needed to identify and manage stress while teaching them how to strive for health and balance. The holistic approach gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of mind-body-spirit unity"--
Reading Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart is like eavesdropping on a conversation between Lao Tzu and Joseph Campbell--a pure pleasure to read!" --Deepak Chopra, M.D., coauthor of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga and author of The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire "Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart is an enchanting piece of wisdom that combines ancient insights with practical solutions to the stress epidemic that permeates our culture. Brian Luke Seaward is a master teacher, skillful guide, and true healer." --Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Healing Words and Reinventing Medicine "The perfect antidote for these acceleratingly stressful post-9/11 times with fearmongers accosting us everywhere, Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart artfully and wisely blends stress relief with spirituality. Keeping us constantly uplifted and engaged, this book is filled with witty sayings, practical, powerful exercises, and personal stories that ring with heartfelt authenticity." --Candace B. Pert, Ph.D., author of Molecules of Emotion With graceful wisdom and gentle humor, Dr. Brian Luke Seaward helps you see past the limitations of the ego to the highest potential of the human spirit at the core of your very being. Through a unique alchemy of the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism and the timeless insights of the visionary Joseph Campbell, Seaward shows you how to harness this potential so that you may find the courage to be a victor, not a victim of life's problems. Through the realization of this alchemy you will become the hero at the center of your own mythical life journey. Using simple but powerful exercises, meditations, and self-exploration techniques, you will learn to reconnect and harmonize with the universal spirit energy, or Tao, that flows through you to achieve inner balance, the joy of life, and optimal health. This book gives you the tools and skills to overcome adversity, resolve the emotional and psychological obstacles keeping you from realizing your potential, and vanquish stress, bringing peace to your heart and soul. Featuring the insights of renowned spiritual luminaries and philosophers from around the world and throughout the ages as well as many inspirational stories from women and men just like you, this powerful motivational guide shows you how to cope with everyday stress, embrace your divinity, and find true harmony in your life.
Managing Stress, Seventh Edition, provides a comprehensive approach to stress management honoring the integration, balance, and harmony of mind, body, spirit, and emotions. The holistic approach taken by internationally acclaimed lecturer and author Brian Luke Seaward gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of mind-body-spirit unity. Referred to as the “authority on stress management” by students and professionals, this book gives students the tools needed to identify and manage stress while teaching them how to strive for health and balance.
Managing Stress, Seventh Edition, provides a comprehensive approach to stress management honoring the integration, balance, and harmony of mind, body, spirit, and emotions. The holistic approach taken by internationally acclaimed lecturer and author Brian Luke Seaward gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of mind-body-spirit unity. Referred to as the “authority on stress management” by students and professionals, this book gives students the tools needed to identify and manage stress while teaching them how to strive for health and balance.
Revised, updated and reorganized, Managing Stress: Principles & Strategies for Health and Well-Being Eighth Edition, provides a comprehensive approach to stress management honoring the integration, balance, and harmony of mind, body, spirit, and emotions. The holistic approach taken by internationally acclaimed lecturer and author Brian Luke Seaward gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of mind-body-spirit unity. Referred to as the authority on stress management by students and professionals, this book gives students the tools needed to identify and manage stress while teaching them how to strive for health and balance. New and Key Features to the 8th Edition: - Includes a new Chapter 28, Ecotherapy: The Healing Power of Nature. - Revised and updated to keep pace with changes in the field. - Chapter 15, Communication Skills in the Information Age, has been expanded to reference the latest technology and how it affects lifestyles. - New information on stress and diabetes, job market stressors, desk yoga options, food allergies, and much more. - Includes FREE access to the Navigate Companion Website to accompany Managing Stress, Eighth Edition which includes relaxation technique audio files, practice quizzes, crossword puzzles, animated flashcards, and more. - Instructor's material include Instructor's manual, LMS-ready Test Bank, PowerPoint Image Bank, PowerPoint Lecture Slides, Sample Syllabi and Lesson Plans.
A great addition to any personal health and wellness course, as well as for use as a stand-alone resource, Essentials of Managing Stress During Times of Pandemic provides a concise and practical guide to stress management tips and techniques. It begins but uncovering what stress is, the psychology of stress, and how it affects the body before delving into effective coping skills. The guide then walks through stress relief techniques, including nutrition and physical exercise recommendations, and closes with ten tips for staying grounded. The included case studies illustrate how these approaches can be applied in practice.
Health of the Human Spirit, Second Edition: Spiritual Dimensions for Personal Health is a thoughtful examination of the ageless topic of human spirituality. It addresses the need to acknowledge spiritual wellness as a vital dimension of the general health and well-being of the individual and examines the dynamic balance between mind-body-spirit health and the roadblocks and distractions on the spiritual path. Dr. Seaward includes many behavioral suggestions to enhance the health of the human spirit. He presents the material in an approachable, user-friendly manner by engaging the reader and carefully distinguishing the differences between spirituality and religion.
Optimal health requires the integration, balance, and harmony of mind, body, spirit, and emotions. From comic relief and hatha yoga to guided mental imagery and music therapy, this workbook contains more than 70 exercises that serve to integrate mind, body, and spirit as one dynamic force that can withstand the pressures of stress.
This journal allows students to identify common causes of stress in their lives and develop skills to manage them. Writing in this journal for a period of weeks or months, and then reading over the passages, will help students sort through personal, social, or even global issues. This journal is the perfect companion to any stress management course or workshop.
Optimal health requires the integration, balance, and harmony of mind, body, spirit, and emotions. From comic relief and hatha yoga to guided mental imagery and music therapy, this workbook contains more than 70 exercises that serve to integrate mind, body, and spirit as one dynamic force that can withstand the pressures of stress.
Managing Stress provides a comprehensive approach to stress management, honoring the balance and harmony of the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Referred to as the "authority on stress management" by students and professionals, this book equips students with the tools needed to identify and manage stress while teaching them how to strive for health and balance. The holistic approach gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of mind-body-spirit unity"--
This is a comprehensive approach to honouring the integration, balance and harmony of mind, body, spirit and emotions. This holistic approach guides readers to greater levels of mental, emotional and physical well-being.
Updated to provide a modern look at the daily stessors evolving in our ever changing society, Managing Stress: Skills for Self-Care, Personal Resiliency and Work-Life Balance in a Rapidly Changing World, Tenth Edition provides a comprehensive approach to stress management, honoring the balance and harmony of the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Referred to as the “authority on stress management” by students and professionals, this book equips readers with the tools needed to identify and manage stress while also coaching on how to strive for health and balance in these changing times. The holistic approach taken by internationally acclaimed lecturer and author Brian Luke Seaward gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection.
Health of the Human Spirit, Second Edition: Spiritual Dimensions for Personal Health is a thoughtful examination of the ageless topic of human spirituality. It addresses the need to acknowledge spiritual wellness as a vital dimension of the general health and well-being of the individual and examines the dynamic balance between mind-body-spirit health and the roadblocks and distractions on the spiritual path. Dr. Seaward includes many behavioral suggestions to enhance the health of the human spirit. He presents the material in an approachable, user-friendly manner by engaging the reader and carefully distinguishing the differences between spirituality and religion.
The Health and Wellness Journal Workbook is a compilation of over 75 thought-provoking and soul-searching health and wellness exercises that can be used as a supplement in any health and wellness course. Each exercise provides some background information and then asks readers to reflect by responding to specific questions related to each theme. This workbook integrates all the dimensions of wellness-balancing emotional, social, and spiritual health for total well-being and self-responsibility.
This journal allows students to identify common causes of stress in their lives and develop skills to manage them. Writing in this journal for a period of weeks or months, and then reading over the passages, will help students sort through personal, social, or even global issues. This journal is the perfect companion to any stress management course or workshop.
Referred to as the “authority on stress management” by students and professionals, Managing Stress, Sixth Edition, contains the most comprehensive approach honoring the integration, balance and harmony of mind, body, spirit and emotions. The holistic approach taken by internationally acclaimed lecturer and author Brian Luke Seaward gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of mind-body-spirit unity. Every NEW text includes a Relaxation CD and a note-taking guide at no additional cost to your students!
Managing Stress, Seventh Edition, provides a comprehensive approach to stress management honoring the integration, balance, and harmony of mind, body, spirit, and emotions. The holistic approach taken by internationally acclaimed lecturer and author Brian Luke Seaward gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of mind-body-spirit unity. Referred to as the "authority on stress management" by students and professionals, this book gives students the tools needed to identify and manage stress while teaching them how to strive for health and balance.
Reading Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart is like eavesdropping on a conversation between Lao Tzu and Joseph Campbell--a pure pleasure to read!" --Deepak Chopra, M.D., coauthor of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga and author of The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire "Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart is an enchanting piece of wisdom that combines ancient insights with practical solutions to the stress epidemic that permeates our culture. Brian Luke Seaward is a master teacher, skillful guide, and true healer." --Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Healing Words and Reinventing Medicine "The perfect antidote for these acceleratingly stressful post-9/11 times with fearmongers accosting us everywhere, Quiet Mind, Fearless Heart artfully and wisely blends stress relief with spirituality. Keeping us constantly uplifted and engaged, this book is filled with witty sayings, practical, powerful exercises, and personal stories that ring with heartfelt authenticity." --Candace B. Pert, Ph.D., author of Molecules of Emotion With graceful wisdom and gentle humor, Dr. Brian Luke Seaward helps you see past the limitations of the ego to the highest potential of the human spirit at the core of your very being. Through a unique alchemy of the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism and the timeless insights of the visionary Joseph Campbell, Seaward shows you how to harness this potential so that you may find the courage to be a victor, not a victim of life's problems. Through the realization of this alchemy you will become the hero at the center of your own mythical life journey. Using simple but powerful exercises, meditations, and self-exploration techniques, you will learn to reconnect and harmonize with the universal spirit energy, or Tao, that flows through you to achieve inner balance, the joy of life, and optimal health. This book gives you the tools and skills to overcome adversity, resolve the emotional and psychological obstacles keeping you from realizing your potential, and vanquish stress, bringing peace to your heart and soul. Featuring the insights of renowned spiritual luminaries and philosophers from around the world and throughout the ages as well as many inspirational stories from women and men just like you, this powerful motivational guide shows you how to cope with everyday stress, embrace your divinity, and find true harmony in your life.
Self-Help/Spirituality “Every now and then you come across an author whose words transform your life and inspire you forever. The wisdom, insight, stories, and gentle guidance within the pages of Stand Like Mountain proved to be a blessing in my life. I am eternally grateful. This tenth anniversary edition not only reinvigorates the human spirit, it's a celebration of life. Timeless and ageless wisdom is never out of style on the human journey.” --Joan Lunden, Author of Joan Lunden's Wake-up calls Times of stress may bring feelings of panic and mayhem, but when we call upon our inner resources, stress also provides the opportunity for spiritual growth. However, o ur path to our ultimate purpose is often blocked by guilt, greed, laziness, worry, and most destructive of all: fear and anger. In his inspiring and insightful book Stand Like Mountain , Flow Like Water , renowned expert on stress management, Brian Luke Seaward, Ph.D., teaches you how to maneuver around these troublesome roadblocks and outlines the key to life: Balance--to stand secure and grounded like a mountain, but to flow like water. To help you reach your goals and destinations, Seaward points out that the mind, body, and spirit must be in harmony during our journey from the tumultuous sea of stress to the unfaltering rock of our spirituality. We can do so by relying on our natural-born inner resources (muscles of the soul) as our guides. This Tenth Anniversary Edition is filled with the most up-to-date insights and compelling stories regarding the mind-body-spirit connection and includes Dr. Seaward's latest stress-busting and healing strategies to help you: • Identify your innate resources to cope effectively to stressors • Strengthen the muscles of your soul for life's challenges • Deepen your soul-searching process to gain personal insights • Maintain a sense of balance and inner peace in a stressed-filled world • Identify and transition peacefully through the Seasons of the Soul Dr. Seaward's extensive research and teachings on the connection between stress and spirituality will soothe and harmonize your spirit and give you the tools to enhance and sustain connectedness with yourself, your purpose, and nature around you.
The quintessential stress management text for undergraduate students, Essentials of Managing Stress balances key concepts and academic theory with real-life applications and exercises, allowing students to integrate theory and practice in their own lives. The only textbook of its kind to comprehensively address the relationship between mind, body, and spirit, this fully revised and updated Third Edition includes all-new sections on the sociology of stress and communication skills, with special emphasis on high-tech communications, screen addictions, and social networking. Essentials of Managing Stress also covers environmental disconnect, compassion fatigue, and mindfulness.
Self-Help/Spirituality “Every now and then you come across an author whose words transform your life and inspire you forever. The wisdom, insight, stories, and gentle guidance within the pages of Stand Like Mountain proved to be a blessing in my life. I am eternally grateful. This tenth anniversary edition not only reinvigorates the human spirit, it's a celebration of life. Timeless and ageless wisdom is never out of style on the human journey.” --Joan Lunden, Author of Joan Lunden's Wake-up calls Times of stress may bring feelings of panic and mayhem, but when we call upon our inner resources, stress also provides the opportunity for spiritual growth. However, o ur path to our ultimate purpose is often blocked by guilt, greed, laziness, worry, and most destructive of all: fear and anger. In his inspiring and insightful book Stand Like Mountain , Flow Like Water , renowned expert on stress management, Brian Luke Seaward, Ph.D., teaches you how to maneuver around these troublesome roadblocks and outlines the key to life: Balance--to stand secure and grounded like a mountain, but to flow like water. To help you reach your goals and destinations, Seaward points out that the mind, body, and spirit must be in harmony during our journey from the tumultuous sea of stress to the unfaltering rock of our spirituality. We can do so by relying on our natural-born inner resources (muscles of the soul) as our guides. This Tenth Anniversary Edition is filled with the most up-to-date insights and compelling stories regarding the mind-body-spirit connection and includes Dr. Seaward's latest stress-busting and healing strategies to help you: • Identify your innate resources to cope effectively to stressors • Strengthen the muscles of your soul for life's challenges • Deepen your soul-searching process to gain personal insights • Maintain a sense of balance and inner peace in a stressed-filled world • Identify and transition peacefully through the Seasons of the Soul Dr. Seaward's extensive research and teachings on the connection between stress and spirituality will soothe and harmonize your spirit and give you the tools to enhance and sustain connectedness with yourself, your purpose, and nature around you.
Within these pages you will find several themes to challenge or support your attitudes, values, and beliefs about health behaviors. By writing in the Health and Wellness Journal Workbook you will be able to learn why you behave the way you do. Each of the 76 health and wellness themes is discussed and followed by an exercise. These themes integrate all the dimensions of health and wellness from emotional to social to spiritual health. The related exercises ask you to reflect by responding to specific questions related to each theme. Each exercise is carefully designed to encourage self-responsibility, positive behavior change, and total well-being.
A great addition to any personal health and wellness course, as well as for use as a stand-alone resource, Essentials of Managing Stress During Times of Pandemic provides a concise and practical guide to stress management tips and techniques. It begins but uncovering what stress is, the psychology of stress, and how it affects the body before delving into effective coping skills. The guide then walks through stress relief techniques, including nutrition and physical exercise recommendations, and closes with ten tips for staying grounded. The included case studies illustrate how these approaches can be applied in practice.
Health and Wellness Journal Workbook integrates all the dimensions of wellness; balancing emotional, social, spiritual health for total well-being and self-responsibility. The text provides forty-five thought-provoking and soul-searching health and wellness themes that can be used throughout the journey. Each exercise provides some background information, then asks you to reflect by responding to specific questions related to each theme. The journal for a student or individual will become a powerful tool for learning, self-awareness, and positive behavioral changes that will lead to your highest level of health and well-being.
Whether you are a firefighter, An EMT, a paramedic, a first responder, or a dispatcher, As an emergency care provider, you spend your days, nights, and even weekends caring for others. But who is caring for you? EMS professionals must constantly refine their stress management skills in order to live their lives with a greater sense of balance. Not only will this text alert EMS professionals To The stressors in their lives, but it will teach them to identify problem situations and effectively resolve issues, leading to a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle. EMS Continuing Education Series as an EMS provider you know that your education does not stop when you finish your initial training. The things you learn in the field and in continuing education classes give you the extra skills and knowledge to make you the best provider you can be. The EMS Continuing Education Series was created to help you take that extra step toward not just being a great provider, but an outstanding one.
The Health and Wellness Journal Workbook is a compilation of over 75 thought-provoking and soul-searching health and wellness exercises that can be used as a supplement in any health and wellness course. Each exercise provides some background information and then asks readers to reflect by responding to specific questions related to each theme. This workbook integrates all the dimensions of wellness-balancing emotional, social, and spiritual health for total well-being and self-responsibility.
Referred to as the “authority on stress management” by students and professionals, Managing Stress, Sixth Edition, contains the most comprehensive approach honoring the integration, balance and harmony of mind, body, spirit and emotions. The holistic approach taken by internationally acclaimed lecturer and author Brian Luke Seaward gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of mind-body-spirit unity. Every NEW text includes a Relaxation CD and a note-taking guide at no additional cost to your students!
Within these pages you will find several themes to challenge or support your attitudes, values, and beliefs about health behaviors. By writing in the Health and Wellness Journal Workbook you will be able to learn why you behave the way you do. Each of the 76 health and wellness themes is discussed and followed by an exercise. These themes integrate all the dimensions of health and wellness from emotional to social to spiritual health. The related exercises ask you to reflect by responding to specific questions related to each theme. Each exercise is carefully designed to encourage self-responsibility, positive behavior change, and total well-being.
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