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UNINA9910782676403321 |
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Smith Jonathan C |
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ABC relaxation theory [[electronic resource] ] : an evidence-based approach / / Jonathan C. Smith |
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New York, : Springer Pub., c1999 |
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1-281-80615-3 |
9786611806156 |
0-8261-1679-5 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (233 p.) |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-137) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; Preface; A Parable for Arthur C. Clark; 1 The World of Relaxation; 2 The Physiology of Relaxation; 3 R-States; 4 How Are Relaxation Techniques Different?; 5 What Makes Relaxation Work?; 6 R-Attitudes, R-Beliefs, and Relaxation Philosophies; 7 The Wisdom of a Thousand Voices: Research Evidence; References; Appendix A: Development of Relaxation State Inventories; Appendix B: Development of Relaxation Beliefs Inventory; Appendix C: Smith Relaxation Inventory Series; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Relaxation is the world's most popular therapy--used by more psychologists, counselors, social workers, and rehabilitation specialists than any other tool. ABC Relaxation Theory offers a new treatment strategy by presenting and enhancing the effectiveness of current relaxation treatments into an approach tailored to each client. Based on the most ambitious scientific exploration of relaxation (20 studies and 5,000 subjects from all cultures and walks of life), Smith presents some of his groundbreaking findings, including the first demonstration and replication of differences among African Amer |
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