The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook

Stress reduction for dummies.

Sure we're all stressed a little now and then, but when the stress REALLY starts to build up and becomes too much, consider this little helper. An oversized volume (making it much easier to read), this book contains not one, but MANY different ways of reducing your stress- that's why its called a workbook. And this is precisely what makes this book such a gem- there's virtually something in it for everyone. If you don't like one technique, no problem, just go to the next chapter and try another one until you find one that suits you.

A handy book that should help de-stress a lot of people, I give it 5 stars easy. Can also recommend The Sixty-Second Motivator for readers who have trouble getting motivated to do healthy things regularly- like practice relaxation techniques!

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Excellent self help for people who are anxious, tense or overwhelmed.

As a psychologist I have found that loaning this book to clients who are very anxious or tense speeds therapy if they report that they read it. Some will want to discuss one of the chapters to gain better understanding, but most find it well written and self-explanatory.
The book has a couple of general chapters about stress, and then many short chapters each discussing a different procedure for relaxation or stress management. It is written with the understanding that not all the procedures will work for everyone. It is organized to encourage browsing to find procedures you think will meet your own needs only students and professionals need to review every chapter.
I have recommended it to clients since I started with the fourth edition. The new sixth edition is carefully revised with additional material, and elimination of some procedures that have had limited research support. While I don't agree with all that I have found in the book, It is the most generally helpful resource I have found.

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Do Not buy for your NOOK

This not a good book for your nook. You can't read the charts that are in it. It is a waste of MONEY!!!!

TBI survivors, veterans, ptsd

This book was recommended to me because of I have TBI (traumatic brain injury). This book is highly effective and densely packed with tools to measure stress, relaxation skills and most importantly, refuting irrational thoughts. This is an easy to read book, and each chapter is stand alone, so you can begin anywhere. I wish everyone could read this just for the chapter on refuting irrational thoughts. Here's an example of an irrational thought: "Happiness can be achieved by inaction, passivity and endless leisure." or "It is easier to avoid than face life's difficulties and responsibilities."
This is a good guide for discovering the source of anxiety which may be purely physiological and not emotional at all, in other words, TBI damaged brain sends a signal to the body that creates anxiety when there is no other source of stress. For the person experiencing the anxiety there follows a hunt for the reason for this stress which leads to confusion and distress. This is a great handbook for discovering these signals and learning behavior modification without necessarily relying on medication, to intercept and take control again. Above all else, by God's grace, peace has been restored in my life.

Stress reduction for dummies.

Sure we're all stressed a little now and then, but when the stress REALLY starts to build up and becomes too much, consider this little helper. An oversized volume (making it easier to read), this book contains not one, but MANY different ways of reducing your stress- that's why its called a workbook. And this is precisely what makes this book such a gem- there's something in it for everyone. If you don't like one technique, just go to the next chapter and try another one. A great book that should help a lot of people, I give it 5 stars easy.

Best In-Depth Book For Stress Management

I am a corporate stress management consultant, and teach relaxation classes nation-wide. If I were to write a book, it would be exactly like this one. If you are looking for a book that goes beyond the typical 10 relaxation techniques, and want to learn more about why certain types of stress reactions happen, and how to fix and prevent them, you will find this book to be beneficial. Don't get overwhelmed- take it one chapter at a time, and learn to reduce unneccessary stress from your life.

Quick easy read

This workbook is a must for busy people. You read the first 2 chapters, which are relatively short. Then from there you use the tools they give you to key into the chapters that fit you. I particularly enjoyed the meditation chapter and how it truely can relax you. Only negative is that I wish it had a CD to go with it for some of the mental exercises in which you need to close your eyes.

Who needs stress?

Nobody. That's why everybody needs to check this book out. It is literally a workbook of strategies that will help you relax and reduce stress- and if one treatment strategy doesn't work for you, just try another and another until you find the one that's right for you!

Relaxed and Replenished.

This book is by far the most helpful book I have read. I've suffered from insomnia and sleep apnea my entire life, and i had come to the point where I didn't think I could sleep restfully without medications. Within 3 chapters of this book, I was learning new ways to relax deeply, and have the best sleep i've ever had. It's such a wonderful thing, this book, I think everyone should read it. As a person that suffers greatly from servere depression, insomnia, and sleep apnea, I would have to say it is much better than any pill, tea, or nifty little food trick to help you relax you mind and body and reach a new platform of contentedness!

Who couldn't benefit from this book?

Another practical book by New Harbinger. The workbook style works well as it gives its readers many tools to help them solve their problems. If you suffer back pain, I also highly recommend their back pain book "The Multifidus Back Pain Solution."

WOW! Better than 10 years therapy

WOW! After spending a number of years in therapy, I must say that I have found this book to be profoundly more helpful than any of the therapy. I truly wished every therapist, especially the HMO therapist that I have had to deal with, had a copy and practiced the formulas in this book. Highly recommended! Read this book and give a copy to you therapist and/or Physician for them to actually read and use.

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