The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook

Stress is inevitable in our busy and hectic lives, but it not only reduces the quality of our lives, but it also depletes us. Fortunately, there are proven, effective strategies that you can use every day to combat the negative effects of stress and develop healthy relaxation habits.

The success of Martha Davis, Elizabeth R. Eshelman, and Matthew McKay’s book “Relaxation and Stress Management: A Workbook” speaks for itself: it is now in its seventh edition and has sold over a million copies. This updated workbook will help you explore your own stress triggers, identify your symptoms, and create a personal action plan to reduce stress.

Each chapter describes different relaxation techniques, explains why and how they work, and suggests exercises to do when stress becomes overwhelming. If you’re looking for real, actionable ways to manage stress, this workbook has everything you need to learn how to calm your body and mind in an increasingly hectic world.

This book is a great resource for laypeople and professionals alike, who will find it to be a powerful tool for managing stress.

Martha Davis, Ph.D., was a psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Santa Clara, California, where she practiced individual, couples, and group psychotherapy for over 30 years before retiring. She is the co-author of Thoughts and Feelings.

Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, M.S., worked for Kaiser Permanente’s health care program for 37 years. She has worked as a clinical social worker, hospice director, researcher, health education instructor, and management development instructor and trainer. She is now retired and lives in Northern California.

Matthew McKay, Ph.D., is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. He is the author and co-author of numerous books, including Self-Esteem, Thoughts and Feelings, When Anger Hurts, and Acceptance and Responsibility Therapy for Life, Not Anger. McKay received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and specializes in cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression. He lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area.