Progressive Relaxation Training: A Guide for Professionals, Students, and Researchers

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Offers comprehensive guidance for practitioners, students, and researchers in psychology, psychiatry, and counseling to teach relaxation to clients. Two clinical psychologists widely known for their writings on relaxation present state-of-the-art methods for teaching clients to ease muscle and mind tension to deal with stress and anxiety disorders, as well as other conditions where stress and anxiety play a role. Bernstein and Hazlett-Stevens explain who the targets for Progressive Relaxation Training (PRT) are; the rationale, basic procedures, and variations of PRT; the setting and possible problems and solutions of PRT; and how to assess a client's progress. They also address hypnosis, drugs, and PRT, as well as PRT used in a mindfulness-based clinical practice. Case studies and evaluative research in PRT are also included. Students and practitioners in psychology, psychiatry, and counseling will find this work of interest. This book may also be useful supplemental reading for behavior modification courses and practicum courses in behavior therapy.

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Take the stress out of relaxation training! This book skillfully lays out the theory and research backing Progressive Relaxation Training and provides clear and detailed guidance on how to integrate relaxation training into your practice. It stands out for the ways it helps readers understand the physiology of relaxation and its many valuable clinical applications. * Bethany Teachman, Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training, University of Virginia *
This book is the definitive resource on progressive relaxation. It is exceptionally practical and rooted in the latest scientific evidence. Given how often progressive relaxation training is misunderstood and misused by practitioners, this book should be essential reading for anyone learning behavioral treatments, as well as for seasoned professionals who study and treat anxiety and stress-related problems. Highly recommended! * Martin M. Antony, Professor, Department of Psychology, Ryerson University, and coauthor of The Anti-Anxiety Program, Second Edition *

Author Bio

Holly Hazlett-Stevens, PhD, is associate professor in the department of psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. Douglas A. Bernstein, PhD, is professor emeritus at the University of Illinois and courtesy professor of psychology at the University of South Florida.