Stress, Coping and Social Support in the
Age of Anxiety
 Looking
for a compact guide to dealing with stress?
Like to know the basics of the psychological
theory behind stress and physical/emotional
health? Need to learn some strategies to manage
stress that you can apply to your everyday life?
Stress, Coping and Social Support in the Age
of Anxiety, a new book by Dr Antony Kidman AM
PhD, provides an overall explanation of the
stressful life events that beset us at all times.
It describes straightforward coping strategies
in concise, non-technical language and includes
helpful statements and self-assessment forms.
In the 21st century we are all under pressure
in all facets of life to work harder, pursue
careers, raise families and sustain personal
relationships. We are bombarded with information
via the internet, mobile phones, voicemail,
TV, newspapers and instant global coverage of
news that leads to sensory overload and high
levels of distress for many of us.
Topics include:
• The meaning of stress
• Technostress
• Stress and health
• Social support
• Managing emotional states
• Cognitive restructuring
• Relaxation techniques
• Frustration tolerance
• The AWARE strategy
RRP $14.95
For further information about the book, please
ring (02) 9438 3828.
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