Creating Wholeness: A Self-Healing Workbook Using Dynamic Relaxation, Images, and Thoughts [Spiral-bound]

Erik Peper (Author), Catherine F. Holt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0306441721 | ISBN-13: 978-0306441721 | Edition: 1

This innovative volume introduces an integrated relaxation program that incorporates physical, cognitive, and imagery-based techniques to reduce stress and promote health. Erik Peper and Catherine Holt discuss principles of holistic health, and present structured exercises that individuals can compete at their own pace to guide them through the process of self-exploration, behavior change, and healing. The text offers practices for dynamic relaxation, diaphragmatic breathing, and hand warming, and features cognitive exercises for changing internal language, mental rehearsal, and self-disclosure. The book concludes with a step-by-step integrative strategy that guides the reader in achieving self-healing goals through imagery and behavior change. A series of log sheets and thought-provoking questions encourage insight and promote growth. "Creating Wholeness" is an easy-to-use manual designed for self-help, small group sessions, or classroom instruction.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`Peper and Holt have developed a unique program based on techniques of dynamic deep muscle relaxation that actively engages the participants in their own healing processes and thereby empowers them. Highly recommended for therapists, health educators, and those seeking release from stress-induced, maladaptive patterns of daily living.'
Dolores Krieger, Ph.D., R.N., Author of The Therapeutic Touch

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 232 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (January 31, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0306441721
• ISBN-13: 978-0306441721
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,857,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Erik Peper is an internationally known expert on holistic health, stress management, and biofeedback. He received his BA from Harvard University in 1968 and his PhD in psychology from Union Graduate Institute in 1975. Since 1976 he has taught at San Francisco State University (SFSU), where he was instrumental in establishing the Institute for Holistic Health Studies, the first holistic health program at a public university in the U.S. Dr. Peper is president of the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe, former president of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback and of the Biofeedback Society of California, and was the sports psychologist for the U.S. Olympic Gymnastic Team for four years. He received a State of California Governor's Employee Safety Award in 2004 for his contributions to improving workplace health for computer users. Dr. Peper lectures and teaches frequently all over the world and runs a biofeedback practice at BiofeedbackHealth in Berkeley, California. A recognized expert on stress management and workplace health and the author of numerous books and articles, he has been the editor of Psychophysiology Today since 2004 and has been featured on ABCNews.com and in GQ, Glamour, Men's Health, the San Francisco Chronicle, Shape, and Women's Health.
Website: www.biofeedbackhealth.org