Cheryl Rezek

Mindfulness for Carers: How to Manage the Demands of Caregiving While Finding a Place for Yourself

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Produktbeschreibung

Discover how simple mindfulness techniques can be used to combat the stress, anxiety and burnout that often accompanies caring for people with physical, psychological or emotional needs. The easy-to-follow exercises will help caregivers to regain control and maintain a positive outlook.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Mai 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 195mm x 128mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 112g
• ISBN-13: 9781849056540
• ISBN-10: 1849056544
• Artikelnr.: 42035964

Autorenporträt

Dr Cheryl Rezek is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with an established academic and clinical career who has worked across various fields of mental health for many years. Her aim is to make psychological concepts and mindfulness easily accessible to a public audience. She lives in the UK and works internationally. Visit her website at www.lifehappens-mindfulness.com.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Section 1: Mindfulness - what is it and how can it be of use
to me? 1. The hustle and bustle of life. 2. What is mindfulness? 3. Proof
that mindfulness helps. 4. No quick fix or magic wand. Section 2: Carer
pains and strains. 5. Carers: the forgotten ones. 6. Common carer problems.
7. The stress response. 8. Seeing yourself as a whole. Section 3: How can I
break the chain? 9. Living in the present. 10. A reactive mind - stop and
choose. 11. Management of distress. 12. Self-care. Section 4: Staying
committed brings long-term gains. 13. Setting boundaries. 14. Resistance.
15. The benefits. About the author. References.