<p>Payne’s Handbook of Relaxation Techniques provides the health care professional with a practical introduction to a variety of approaches to relaxation, both somatic and cognitive, that may usefully contribute to patient care. </p> <p>Rosemary Payne is an experienced clinical therapist with a deep understanding of the problems facing the busy practitioner. In the 4<SUP>th</SUP> edition she combines her experience with that of Marie Donaghy, author, professor of Physiotherapy and member of the British Psychological Society. They aim to provide a quick and informative guide to selecting the most appropriate relaxation technique for each client. Payne’s handbook of Relaxation Techniques has with the past 3 editions established itself as a unique source book for all those health professionals involved in teaching relaxation.</p><ul> <li>Each technique is easy to teach and use.</li> <li>Helping the clinician to select the appropriate technique.</li> <li>All the methods are suitable for use with both small groups and individuals.</li> <li>Focuses on the practical aspects of relaxation techniques in relation to patient care.</li> <li>Includes cognitive approaches (e.g., self-awareness, imagery, autogenics, meditation, and positive self-talk).</li> <li>Also includes somatic approaches (e.g., progressive relaxation, stretching and the Mitchell method).</li> <li>Provides ready-to-use schedules and scripts for working with clients.</li> <li>Discusses the pitfalls as well as the benefits of each method. </li> <li>Fully illustrated with both line drawings and photographs. </li> <li>Evidence-based text is supported by up-to-date references. </li> <li>Aimed at all Health Professions practitioners: Manual Therapists, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Complementary Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Osteopaths, Naturopaths.</li></ul><ul> <li>Completely reorganized</li> <p> <li>New author</li> <p> <li>Updated throughout; references and latest evidence in practice</li> <p> <li>New chapter on Mindfulness</li> <p> <li>New photographs </li> </ul>