STRESS MANAGEMENT RESOURCES


compiled by Kathy Somers
Stress Management and High Performance Clinic
519 824-4120, ext. 52662


Many people request good books and resources on the topic of stress management.  It is impossible to have read or reviewed them all.  Listed below are good books and other resources which have I have used and do recommend. 

Scroll down this list to find recommended resources on stress management such as :

BOOKS

Benson, H. (1992). The Wellness Book. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Charlesworth, E. & Nathan, R. (1984). Stress Management. New York: Ballantine Books.

Earle, R., Imrie, D., & Archbold, R. (1989). Your Vitality Quotient. Toronto: Fawcett Crest.

Edwards, M. (2003). MindBody Cancer Wellness. Battle Creek, Michigan: Acorn Publishing.
This self-help stress management manual covers relaxation techniques, imagery, and self-care strategies.

Friedman, M. & Ulmer, D. (1984). Treating Type A Behavior and Your Heart. New York: Fawcett Crest.

Hanson, P. (1985). The Joy of Stress. Ontario: Hanson Stress Management Organization.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (1990). Full Catastrophe Living. New York: Dell Publishing.

Nathan, R., Staats, T., & Rosch, P. (1987). The Doctor's Guide to Instant Stress Relief. New York: Ballantine Books.

Posen, D. (1994). Always Change a Losing Game. Toronto: Key Porter Books.

Roskies, E. (1987). Stress Management for the Healthy Type A. A Skills Training Program. New York: Guilford Press.

Sapolsky, R.M. (1998) Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers. An Updated Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Disorders, and Coping. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company.

Wilson, B. & Childre, D. (2006) The HeartMath Approach to Managing Hypertension. Oakland CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

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

For books, CDs, cassette tapes, and resources specifically about relaxation training, click here.



STRESS MANAGEMENT TEXTBOOKS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Everly, G. (1989). A Clinical Guide to the Treatment of the Human Stress Response. New York: Plenum Press.



JOURNALS ON STRESS MANAGEMENT

International Journal of Stress Management is produced by the International Stress Management Association (ISMA) and published quarterly by the Educational Publishing Foundation, 750 First Street NE, Washington D.C. 20002-4242. Subscription information can be found at www.apa.org/journals/str/pricing.html. Subscription inquiries may be e-mailed to subscriptions@apa.org or telephone (800) 374-2721.

Since March 2003, the APA has been publishing The International Journal of Stress Management in both hard copy and electronic versions.



STRESS MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS and WORKSHOPS

Canadian Institute of Stress , Suite 1500, 150 York Street, Toronto Ontario M5H 3S5, telephone (416) 236-4218, www.stresscanada.org

International Stress Management Association (ISMA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to working for a less stressful world. It seeks to advance education and research in the broad interdisciplinary stress management field which includes business and industry, dentistry, education, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychiatry, psychology, and speech therapy. Workshops, lectures and information are offered to the public. It produces the International Journal of Stress Management quarterly. For further information visit web site www.isma-usa.org (U.S.A. branch) or www.isma.org.uk (United Kingdom).


The Stress Management Society provides information on stress, including stress management resources in the United Kingdom.
Visit www.stress.org.uk


The American Psychological Association and NIOSH usually have an annual Work, Stress, and Health conference.
For further information visit www.apa.org.


For information on the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic's Relaxation and Stress Management Skills Training Program for the public, click here.



STRESS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

The Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA) offered Stress Management Education Certification exams until spring 1998. Unfortunately they have not continued with the examination and certification process due to heavy demands on their resources and manpower. They are indefinitely offering continuing education credits through BCIA stress management workshops. To inquire about their upcoming stress management workshops for continuing education credits (which may count toward stress management certification if this certification is reinstituted) contact B.C.I.A. at bcia@resourcenter.com.

In 2006 the International Stress Management Association (USA branch) has been working on restoring the Stress Management Education certification. Robert Schachter is in charge of the project and he may be contacted at rss99@earthlink.net.



OTHER STRESS MANAGEMENT PROMOTION RESOURCES

The Whole Person Associates catalog may be obtained from P.O. Box 3151 Duluth MN 55803-3151, telephone 1-800-247-6789, or visit www.wholeperson.com.
Resources include books, games, cassettes, CD's, videos, and workshops for trainers, educators, group leaders, and the public.



(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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