BOOKS
Benson, H., & Stuart, E. (1992). The Wellness Book. New York: Simon & Shuster.
Carson, R. (1983). Taming Your Gremlin. New York: Harper & Row.
Earle, R., Imrie, D., & Archbold, R. (1989). Your Vitality Quotient. Toronto: Fawcett Crest.
Fried, R. (1999). Breathe Well, Be Well. New York: John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Gawain, S. (1978). Creative Visualization. California: New World Library.
Mason, L.J. (1980). Guide to Stress Reduction. California: Peace Press.
Naparstek, B. (1994). Staying Well With Guided Imagery. New York: Warner Books.
Nathan, R., Staats, T., & Rosch, P. (1987). The Doctor's Guide to Instant Stress Relief. New York: Ballantine Books.
Payne, N. (1985). Relaxation Techniques.
Stroebel, C. (1982). Q.R. : The Quieting Reflex.
New York: Berkley Books.
Youngs, B. & Youngs, J.L. (2001). A Taste-Berry Teen's Guide to Managing the
Stress and Pressures of Life. ISBN 1-55874-932-2
Zaffuto, A. & Zaffuto, M. (1974). Alphagenics. How to
Use Your Brainwaves to Improve Your Life.
New York: Warner Paperbacks. (This book is out of print, but is
available in the Guelph Public Library.)
CDs and CASSETTE TAPES
Many CDs and cassette tapes are available on the market and in local libraries. Only some accurately reflect current knowledge in this area. From practicing with these as a guide, you can develop the skills to relax without needing the CD or cassette as coach. Sources such as Dr. Erik Peper, Dr. Emmett Miller, Dr. Tom Budzynski, and Drs. Charles and Liz Stroebel are highly recommended.
Dr. Erik Peper's 2-cassette package Breathing for Health: diaphragmatic breathing for relaxation can be obtained from the STENS Corporation in California at www.stens-biofeedback.com or 1-800-257-8367 (cost is approx. $25 US).
Dr. Emmett Miller's cassettes are available on loan from many local libraries or can be ordered from Source, P.O. Box W, department L, Stanford, CA 94305. These cassettes are also available from STENS Corporation in California at www.stens-biofeedback.com or 1-800-257-8367 (cost is approx. $12 US).
Dr. Charles Stroebel's Quieting Reflex (Q.R. for adults) training cassettes (4 cassettes plus booklet) are available from Guilford Publications, New York at 1-800-365-7006 (cost is approx. $50 US). This program can also be ordered from the STENS Corporation in California at www.stens-biofeedback.com or 1-800-257-8367. (cost is approx. $60 US).
A number of commercial relaxation Cds and cassettes with relaxation or environmental sounds are available from Whole Person Associates at www.wholeperson.com.
For children: Drs. Charles and Liz Stroebel
developed special techniques to effectively teach the Quieting Reflex
to children. They have two programs available: Kiddie Q.R.
(Quieting Reflex for kids) for ages 4 to 8, and Q.R. (Quieting
Reflex) for Young People for ages 9 and up. Each of these
4-cassette packages can be ordered from STENS Corporation in California
at www.stens-biofeedback.com or 1-800-257-8367 (cost is approx. $90
US).
This product is now available in CD format. For more information,
contact STENS (listed above); e-mail Liz Stroebel at
elizabethstroebel@hotmail.com; or visit www.kiddieqr.com.
CDs and cassette tapes from the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic have instructions in a variety of adult relaxation techniques such as Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Autogenic Training, Alphagenic Relaxation, Open Focus, and Power Hour. For further information on these and other CDs and cassette tapes, click on resources from the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic .
(Let me know other resources that would be good additions to this list by e-mailing me at ksomers@uoguelph.ca .)
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