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Stress in Young People : What's New and What To Do.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: MacNamara, Sarah
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2000.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; PART 1 What's New?: Theory and Research on Stress in Young People; CHAPTER 1 The stress process; Introduction; What is stress?; Psychological theories elaborated; Stressful life events; The role of coping; Moderating factors in the stress process; Stress-related outcomes; CHAPTER 2 The stress process in young people; Introduction; What is 'adolescence'?; Theories of adolescence; Is adolescence important?; Stress in young people; Sources of stress for young people; Coping and adaptation; Moderating factors.
  • Stress-related outcomes in young peopleCHAPTER 3 Intervening to reduce stress; Introduction; Methodological issues; Stress management training; Meditation; Interventions for young people; Stress management training for young people; Meditation and relaxation training for young people; Resources for designing stress management programmes for young people; PART 2 What Can We Do?: Practical Suggestions on How to Help Young People to Cope more Effectively with Stress; CHAPTE R 4 Talking to young people about stress and coping; Issues to consider before starting your discussion on stress.
  • Problem-solving skillsProblem-solving as a technique; The laughing cure!; Coping; CHAPTER 6 Physical ways of coping with stress; Nutrition and eating habits; Weight and body shape; Exercise; Sleep; Learning how to relax; Breathing; Pre-menstrual syndrome; CHAPTER 7 Study skills and time management; Talking to young people about studying; Study skills; Health and studying; Nutrition; Exams; Exam stress; Stress and worry; Time management; Exercise on time management; CHAPTER 8 Interpersonal and communication skills; Relationships; Communication skills; Assertiveness; Negotiation skills; Listen!
  • Social supportBullying; CHAPTER 9 Treating yourself right; Treats; Boosting self-confidence; Boosting self-esteem; Unhappiness and depression; How to help prevent depression; Worry and anxiety; CHAPTER 10 Discussion and conclusion; Introduction; The aim of the book; Programme implementation; The socioeconomic dimension to research; References.