Find Out More About Stress Mastery

The following sites and print sources offer more information. Many of these provided evidence for the information in this section.

Websites

American Art Therapy Association http://www.arttherapy.org/

American Dance Therapy Association http://www.adta.org/

American Music Therapy Association http://www.musictherapy.org/

American Psychological Association - Stress in the Workplace http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=19

Canada's National Occupational Health & Safety Resource http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/stress.html

Meditation Society of America http://www.meditationsociety.com/

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/stress

National Women's Health Information Center http://www.4woman.gov/faq/stress-your-health.cfm         

Wildmind Buddhist Meditation - Understanding Stress http://www.wildmind.org/applied/stress/understanding-stress

Books and Articles

Ashley-Farrand, T. (1999). Healing Mantras: Using Sound Affirmations for Personal Power, Creativity, and Healing. Wellspring/Ballantine.

Benson, H. (1979). The Mind/Body Effect. New York: Berkeley Books.

Benson, H. (1975). The Relaxation Response. New York: Avon Books.

Boghosian Arden, J. (2002). Surviving Job Stress: How to Overcome Workday Pressures. Career Press.

Cannon, W.B. (1932). The Wisdom of the Body. Norton: New York.

Carlson, R. (1999). Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work: Simple Ways to Minimize Stress and Conflict While Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and Others (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series). Hyperion.

Carnegie, D. (1990). How To Enjoy Your Life And Your Job. Pocket.

Chambers, H.E. (1998). The Bad Attitude Survival Guide. Perseus Books Group.

Charlesworth, E.A. (1985). Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness. Ballantine Books.

Davis, M., McKay, M., Eshelman, E.R. (2000). The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook. New Harbinger Publications.

Dreyer, H. (1995). The Immune Power Personality: 7 Traits You Can Develop to Stay Healthy. New York: Dutton.

Endredy, J., Sanchez, V. (2002). Earthwalks for Body and Spirit. Bear & Company.

Frost, P.J. (2003). Toxic Emotions at Work: How Compassionate Managers Handle Pain and Conflict. Harvard Business School Press.

Ganim, B. (1999). Art and Healing: Using Expressive Art to Heal Your Body, Mind, and Spirit. Three Rivers Press.

Glickman, R. (2002). Optimal Thinking: How to Be Your Best Self. Wiley.

Harrell, K. (2002). Attitude is Everything: 10 Life-Changing Steps to Turning Attitude Into Action. HarperBusiness.

Hudson, J. (1998). Instant Meditation for Stress Relief: Breathing Techniques and Mental Exercises for an Immediate Sense of Calm and Well-Being (The New Life Library Series). Lorenz Books.

Jaffe, D.T., Scott, C.D. (1989). Self Renewal: A Workbook for Achieving High Performance and Health in a High- Stress Environment. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Jahnke, R. (2002). The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi. McGraw-Hill.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (1991). Full Catastrophy Living: Using the Wisdom of Your body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness. New York: Delacorte Books.

Keller, J. (1999). Attitude Is Everything: Change Your Attitude... and You Change Your Life. International Network Training Institute.

Kundtz, D. (1998). Stopping. Berkeley, Calif.: Conari Press.

Lazarus, J. (2000). Stress Relief & Relaxation Techniques. McGraw-Hill.

Leonard, G. (1991). Mastery. New York: Plume.

Lewis, D. (2004). Free Your Breath, Free Your Life: How Conscious Breathing Can Relieve Stress, Increase Vitality, and Help You Live More Fully. Shambhala.

Losyk, B. (2004). Get a Grip!: Overcoming Stress and Thriving in the Workplace. John Wiley & Sons.

Maxwell-Hudson, C. (1996). Pocket Massage for Stress Relief (Yoga for Living). DK Publishing Inc.

Potter, A. (2001). The Positive Thinker's 10 Commandments: For a Happier, Healthier, More Successful You. Berkley Publishing Group.

Prochaska, J.O., Norcross, J.C., Diclemente, C.C. (1994). Changing for Good. New York: Avon Books.

Roth, G. (1998). Sweat Your Prayers: Movement As Spiritual Practice. Putnam Publishing Group.

Ryan, M.J. (1999). Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Everyday of Your Life. Conari Press.

Samuels, M., Lane, M.R. (1998). Creating Healing: How To Heal Yourself By Tapping Your Hidden Creativity. John Wiley & Sons.

Selye, H. (1956). The Stress of Life. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Shivapremananda, S. (1998). Yoga for Stress Relief: A Simple and Unique Three-Month Program for De-Stressing and Stress Prevention. Random House.

Skye, P. (1998). Mastery of Stress: Techniques for Relaxation in the Workplace. Llewellyn Publications.

Stone, W. (1991). Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude. Pocket; Reissue edition.

White, W.L. (1997). The Incestuous Workplace: Stress and Distress in the Organizational Family. Hazelden Information Education; 2nd edition.

Wilson, P. (1999). Instant Calm: Over 100 Easy-To-Use Techniques for Relaxing Mind and Body. Plume Books.

Zeer, D. (2003). Everyday Calm: Relaxing Rituals for Busy People. Chronicle Books.