Offers studies on relaxation and stress management. This book is aimed at practitioners and has specific suggestions for incorporating relaxation techniques into clinical work. It summarizes advances in the theory, research, and assessment of relaxation, and includes coverage of topics such studies on relaxation focusing on individual differences.

This volume offers original studies on relaxation and stress management. Practitioners will find a wealth of specific, ready-to-use, evidence-based suggestions for incorporating relaxation techniques into their clinical work. Part I summarizes practical advances in the theory, research, and assessment of relaxation. Part II is an anthology of 25 studies on relaxation focusing on individual differences; stress, coping and relaxation; factor analyses and correlations; and practice techniques. An appendix offers a complete relaxation inventory of scales for those interested in developing their own studies.