Comprehensive Stress Management

Used book- I know that with used books you never know what you’ll get but I didn’t expect 70-80% of the assessments and quizzes to already be filled out. That should be in the description as it makes it hard for you to sum up your own answers without second guessing yourself. Besides that the book is fine and I’m enjoying the read! Had to buy this for a class I’m taking.

This textbook is a rental for my Stress Management class.Condition: Very used - This book was through the wringer before it got to me. The covers are bent, folded and creased; pages are stained and heavily highlighted. It's usable though.Opinion: The author has a healthy ego, that's for sure. He also has some ideas that aren't connected to reality. The first 3 chapters are total slogs - if I were a medical student they might be helpful, but this is stress management, not anatomy or brain chemistry 101. The "tests" on stress level, personality type, ability to forgive, etc. are so short as to be completely useless. An actual personality test is hundreds of questions and hours long. The text is also presented as though the reader is a perfectly well adjusted, has no mental or emotional issues, Stepford-wife kind of person. Newsflash: those people don't exist. The author also presents his topics in the manner of 'it is all in your head'; 'just do it'; 'make up your mind to change and you'll do so'. That's a terrible way to come at psychological issues according to every psychologist I've ever seen or spoken to, and the psychiatrist I used to see.Overall, I find my Stress Management class to be stress inducing and this textbook isn't helping.

This book was purchased for a college class I'm taking, but I will be keeping it on my shelf for reference when assisting clients with their stress-related issues. The ONLY thing I would change about this book is a SLIGHTLY more exciting format; however, it IS a textbook, and FOR a textbook, it is very nicely formatted. The summaries, resource lists, and lab assessments are very nice aspects of an already worthwhile read.This book arrived in very good condition and on time.

Had to get this book as required text for a class I was taking. This is one of those college books that you don't mind hanging onto and will gladly put it in your library. The author does a great job of personalizing the text with his own stories with real practical overviews of the physiological, psychological, and social effects from stress reactivity. Great book with helpful labs and reasonable ideas for managing your stress.

Great

Was a good condition book, not "new" but usable. The cover is slightly peeling and since it's a not a hard cover it doesn't close all the way. But for all intents and purposes, it works.

Good book if you want to reduce your stress. I had it for a class but it still can help if you need it.

This was a great book for learning how to control stress, but I didn't feel it was worth the money.

Great book!