Links
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Stress Assess
is an online self-assessment tool with three comprehensive evaluation pages to help you
identify sources of stress in your life, your symptoms, and options for handling stress.
- The
Anxiety Disorders Association
of America is a good place to start to learn about the many different kinds
of anxiety and how to manage anxiety. There are links to support groups and
online forums.
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Anxiety: An Introduction
to Anxiety Disorders by John
Grohol is a thorough summary of the various anxiety disorders, including
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder and Phobias. John Grohol is a
respected pioneer on the web, offering information about mental health,
psychology, and relationship issues.
- For a medical perspective, see
The Mayo Clinic's pages on many aspects of anxiety.
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Anxieties.com
is a commercial site but there are quite a few free resources worth
checking out.
- Optimal Health Concepts is also a commercial site; they offer health promotion services.
There is a useful resource page on
stress management and emotional wellness.
- For a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) self-help approach,
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
may appeal to those looking for a scientific, present-focused, active,
treatment perspective.
- For dozens of podcasts on many different mental health topics,
I highly recommend
The Wise Counsel Podcast.
But, fair warning: you may find yourself devoting hours and hours to these
conversations. There are also transcripts of many of the interviews.
- The Chinese movement arts (Tai Chi, Qigong, etc.) are taught at the
non-profit
Brookline Tai Chi
in Washington Square. The gentle flowing movements of Tai Chi can relax
your body, calm your mind, and promote whole body health.
- For more than 30 years, the
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
in the Berkshires has been teaching skills for optimal living through yoga,
wellness, personal growth and spiritual practice. One of the most relaxing
retreats anywhere.
- Do you use nicotine to calm you down? The truth is that nicotine
cravings between cigarettes make you feel stressed and anxious.
Smokers who quit will end up feeling less stressed.
You can get help quitting at
Make Smoking History
or
Become An Ex.
Books
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Full Catastrophe Living:
Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness.
Jon Kabat-Zinn, (1990), Delta Trade Paperbacks.
This is the original program of
the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center,
the basis of many programs throughout the world. Highly recommended.
- The
Mindful Way through Anxiety:
Break free from chronic worry and reclaim your life.
Susan Orsillo and Lizabeth Roemer, (2011), Guilford Press.
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The Relaxation Response
Herbert Benson, (1975), Avon.
An empirically validated, basic, effective, easy-to-learn mind/body technique.
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The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook:
Sixth Edition. Davis, Eshelman, & McKay, (2008), New Harbinger.
A variety of stress reduction techniques including progressive relaxation,
self-hypnosis, visualization, etc.
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The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook,
Fifth Edition. Edmund J. Bourne, (2010), New Harbinger Publications.
Another comprehensive collection of practical strategies for dealing with anxiety.
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Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames.
Thich Nhat Hanh, (2001), Riverhead Books.
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Taming the Tiger Within:
Meditations on Transforming Difficult Emotions. Thich Nhat Hanh, (2005), Riverhead Books.
- Dr. Weisinger's
Anger Work-out Book:
Step-by-step Methods for Greater Productivity, Better Relationships, Healthier Life. Hendrie Weisinger, (1985), Quill.
Twenty-two "anger work-outs" that increase awareness of your anger patterns, and offer practical strategies for change.
