Snow on the Cane Fields

Download or read book Snow on the Cane Fields written by Judith L. Raiskin and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents practical strategies for teaching patients to cope with the emotional stress of cardiac and pulmonary disease, describing a model using behavioral medicine and body/mind techniques to enhance quality of life and physical recovery. Case studies and sample scripts show health professionals without specialized training in mental health how to help patients learn to control stress, relax, address marital and family issues, and control negative thinking patterns. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR