Table of Contents
Foreword Tom Borkovec ix
Introduction xiii
Part 1 Overview of Progressive Relaxation Training
Chapter 1 The History of Progressive Relaxation Training 3
Chapter 2 Targets for Progressive Relaxation Training 7
Chapter 3 Physical Setting for Progressive Relaxation Training 11
Chapter 4 The Physiology of Relaxation 15
Part 2 The Practice of Progressive Relaxation Training
Chapter 5 Presenting the Rationale for Progressive Relaxation Training 29
Chapter 6 Basic Procedures 39
Chapter 7 Variations on the Basic Procedures 51
Chapter 8 Differential Relaxation and Conditioned Relaxation 61
Chapter 9 Possible Problems and Suggested Solutions 67
Chapter 10 Assessing a Client's Progress 83
Chapter 11 Case Studies in Progressive Relaxation Training 85
Chapter 12 Evaluative Research on Progressive Relaxation Training 113
Part 3 New Directions for Integration and Application of PRT
Chapter 13 Applied Relaxation and Related Techniques 151
Chapter 14 Meditation, Mindfulness, and Relaxation Training 179
Chapter 15 Hypnosis, Drugs, and Progressive Relaxation 199
Appendix A Content Outline for Rationale Presentation 203
Appendix B Relaxation Patter 207
Appendix C Client Handouts for Progressive Relaxation Training Practice and Applied Relaxation 209
Appendix D Relaxation by Slowed, Diaphragmatic Breathing 213
Bibliography 215
Index 237
