1st Edition

Working with Stress and Tension in Clinical Practice A Practical Guide for Therapists

By Helen Morris Copyright 2018
192 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Speechmark

136 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Speechmark

Working with Stress and Tension in Clinical Practice is a practical toolkit that sets out a wide range of approaches for reducing stress and anxiety in clients so that they are mentally prepared for more effective therapy sessions. Combining research, real-life examples and practical advice, the book discusses the potential psychological barriers to therapy that can stand in the way of helping... Read more

    1. Identifying the Barriers to Therapy  2. Introducing the Idea of Working on Negative Thinking and Relaxation  3. Stress versus Relaxation  4. Understanding a Client’s Experience of Reality  5. The Voice in Your head  6. An Introduction to Mindfulness for Reducing Stress  7. Meditation  8. Visualisation  9. The Power of the Mind  10. Affirmations  11. The Body, Posture and Movement: The Mind-body Connection  12. The Breath  13. Energy and Fatigue: The Importance of Rest and Sleep  14. Self-Love and Self-Compassion  15. Understanding Emotions and Moods  16. Motivation  17. Attention  18. Taking Control and Making Choices  19. Acceptance, Appreciation and a New Life  20. Self-Observation and Self-Awareness: Bedside Manner

    Biography

    Helen Morris has worked as a Speech and Language Therapist for many years in hospitals, clinics and community settings, in the UK and internationally. She has extensive experience of the need to help patients overcome anxiety and other emotional obstacles that stand in the way of effective therapy.