Description
Featuring a holistic approach to well-being, the text covers evolutionary theory, neuroscience, the stress response, counseling and therapeutic intervention, and Buddhist, Daoist, and Confucian approaches to eliminating chronic stress. Dedicated chapters address specific therapeutic practices, including meditation, cognitive restructuring and reframing, exercise, nutrition, sleep, the immune system, time management, and interpersonal relationships. Readers are provided with a blueprint for creating and applying a holistic and therapeutic lifestyle change approach that emphasizes self-care, self-learning, and healthy change through consistent practice.
Unique in approach and imbued with meaningful content, It's Time for a Change is an ideal text for courses in psychology, counseling, stress management, and health and wellness. It is also an exemplary resource for any individual interested in implementing lifestyle changes to reduce chronic stress.
About the Author
Robert G. Santee is a professor of psychology at Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii. He holds a Ph.D. in philosophy (Asian) and a Ph.D. in educational psychology. He is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Dr. Santee is the author of An Integrative Approach to Counseling: Bridging Chinese Thought, Evolutionary Theory, and Stress Management, and The Tao of Stress: How to Calm, Balance, and Simplify Your Life. He is a senior instructor for the Xiaxing Martial Arts Association in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is certified in Fujian Province, China, as a Wushu Jiaolian (coach/trainer).
Book Information
ISBN 9781516590544
Author Robert G. Santee
Format Paperback
Page Count 440
Imprint Cognella, Inc
Publisher Cognella, Inc
Weight(grams) 866g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 22mm