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Part of the book series: Therapy in Practice ((TPS))

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This chapter explores:

  • The nature of stress and relaxation

  • Breathing techniques

  • Relaxation activities.

You have to go a long way to beat a good book, a gin and tonic and a long hot bath!

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© 1991 P. Burnard

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Burnard, P. (1991). Stress and relaxation. In: Coping with Stress in the Health Professions. Therapy in Practice. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-3338-6_5

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-3338-6_5

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA

  • Print ISBN: 978-0-412-38910-8

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