Download or read book New Directions in Progressive Relaxation Training written by Douglas A. Bernstein and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2000-02-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sets forth in detail therapist behaviors and skills necessary for the effective application of progressive relaxation training (PRT), providing therapists in many disciplines with tools needed to train clients in relaxation. Gives background on the technique, then discusses rationale, basic procedures, and variations. Looks at differential and conditioned relaxation, and discusses problems and solutions, assessment, and research. Includes client handouts. Bernstein is professor emeritus, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR