This book is a culmination of many years of experience, practice and teaching in personal and professional stress management. It covers the Mindfulness-based Stress Release Programme (SRP), which has been taught by the author at The Australian College of General Practitioners, Monash University, and for various professionals and lay audiences since 1991.
The book explains what stress is, the relationship between the mind and the body, the benefits of relaxation and stress reduction. Exercises are provided and weekly tasks and practices offered. In other words, this is a proven, practical way to reduce stress and thus live an effective and happy life.