Identifying the barriers to therapy -- Introducing the idea of working on negative thinking and relaxation -- Stress versus relaxation -- Understanding a client's experience of reality -- The voice in your head -- An introduction to mindfulness for reducing stress -- Meditation -- Visualisation -- The power of the mind -- Affirmations -- The body, posture, and movement : the mind-body connection -- The breath -- Energy and fatigue : the importance of rest and sleep -- Self-love and self-compassion -- Understanding emotions and moods -- Motivation -- Attention -- Taking control and making choices -- Acceptance, appreciation, and a new life -- Self-observation and self-awareness : bedside manner.
Summary:
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 clients and offers concrete solutions to overcome these issues. This toolkit clearly outlines a range of approaches such as mindfulness and meditation techniques that can help clients focus on their therapy and overcome stress and anxiety.
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