Stress-reduction Interventions in an Australian University: A Case Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Pignata ◽  
Anthony H. Winefield
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reduction

William's Story: A Case Study in Optimal Performance

Biofeedback ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rae Tattenbaum
Keyword(s):  
Mental Imagery ◽  
Visual Arts ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Optimal Performance ◽  
Imagery Training

Elites in business, academics, and sports, as well as in the performing and visual arts, seek techniques to dissolve barriers while enhancing innate and developing abilities. This case study illustrates a process that weaves together traditional stress-reduction tools, coaching, mental imagery training, psychology, and psycho-physiological technology and that permits individual clients to perform more efficiently at a higher proficiency.

電影《和平戰士》中「正念態度」之佛學詮釋

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 059-082
Author(s):  
聖因（釋耀緣） 聖因（釋耀緣）
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Multinational Companies ◽  
Western Society ◽  
Western World ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Buddhist Meditation ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Mainstream Society ◽  
The Military

<p>正念（Sati）被稱為佛教禪修的心要，在發展過程中，西方所開展出多元化、以正念為基礎的介入課程，有助於探討生命意義，以及應對生活壓力與挑戰。其中，喬．卡巴金（Jon Kabat-Zinn）創立「正念減壓」（MBSR）課程，逐漸成為科學熱門研究對象。此課程不只融入於西方世界的主流社會，更進入到醫學中心、跨國企業、學校、政府機構，乃至軍隊之中。</p> <p>本文將《和平戰士》（Peaceful Warrior，2006）2 影片部分情節作為案例，試從「電影賞析」和「佛教正念」角度切入，來進行對「正念減壓」課程中正念態度（Mindfulness Attitudes）的具體詮釋，以便大家形成一個較形象化的認知。</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>&quot;Sati&quot; is known as the heart of Buddhist meditation. In the process of development, a diversified, mindfulness-based curriculums have been developed in Western society. Jon Kabat-Zinn founded the &ldquo;Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction&rdquo; (MBSR) course, which has gradually become a popular scientific research object, integrated into the mainstream society of the Western world, and entered medical centers, multinational companies, schools, government agencies, and even the military. Similarly, it is also vividly expressed in the film. This article attempts to cut into &quot;Movie review&quot;, &quot;Buddhist meditation&quot; to interpret the &quot;Mindfulness Attitudes&quot; in the &quot;MBSR&quot;, and analyze the film &quot;Peaceful Warrior&quot; (2006) as a case study.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

scholarly journals An Overview of the Indian system of Raagas and their Positive Effects on Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Nandakishor Mutalik Desai ◽  
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Dattatreya Mutalik Desai ◽  
Kirthana Kunikullaya ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Classical Music ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
First Case ◽  
Indian Classical Music ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Sample Case

Music is often known to stimulate the neurological physiology as well as physical health due to its therapeutic abilities. This article presents a detailed review about the Indian classical music (ICM) Raagas with their relationship to the time of the day during which it is played, the season of the year during which it has a maximal positive effect as well as its relationship to Vaatha, Pittha and Kapha. Two sample case studies with melodic scales are reviewed wherein the first case study relates to the successful stress reduction using Darbari kanada Raaga for subjects undergoing gastroendoscopy and the second one highlights the reduction of blood pressure and heart rate for hypertensive women in their third trimester of pregnancy. A meaningful conclusion is drawn by providing a comprehensive assessment about these two case studies thereby emphasizing on the positive effects of music therapy.

scholarly journals Strategies and politics of ocupational stress reduction – case study

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihaela Sima ◽  
Simona Barsan
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Small Groups ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Research Unit ◽  
As Stress ◽  
Reduction Case

This work includes 2 parts: main theoretical elements and 1 case study. Theoretical elements define and explain concepts such as: stress, stress management, counseling and organizational change. In the case study these elements are applied on a research unit development. The reason for the analysis was the tense situation existing in the company. Work methodology included: observation, direct discussions with staff (in small groups) and the application of a questionnaire consisting of 6 modules. On that base, major dominant stressful manifestations were determined. Following the obtained results solutions have been proposed to management and employees. In the last part, there are presented the obtained results from the implementation of some of proposed solutions.

scholarly journals Investigating the Qualities of a Recreational Forest: Findings from the Cross-Sectional Hallerwald Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 1676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renate Cervinka ◽  
Markus Schwab ◽  
Daniela Haluza
Keyword(s):  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Before And After ◽  
As Stress ◽  
Health And Well Being

Prior research shows that forests contribute to human health and well-being. In this sense, this cross-sectional case study, adopting the principles of citizen science, assessed the restorative potential of places in the Hallerwald, an Austrian community forest. A convenience sample of adult forest visitors (n = 99, 64% females) completed a survey during a guided 2.5 h forest tour. The German questionnaire assessed the qualities of defined places in the forest. We also investigated changes in mood states, perceived stress, restoration, connectedness, and mindfulness before and after visiting the forest. In cooperation with a local working group, we developed the new Widen One’s Mind (WOM) scale, which showed good scale characteristics. All places received high scores in their potential to increase restoration and vitality and to widen one’s mind. Positive affect, restoration, connectedness with nature and the forest, and mindfulness increased pre- versus post-visits, whereas negative affect and perceived stress decreased. The findings of this study suggest that in recreational forests, visitors experience beneficial mental effects such as stress reduction in addition to physical exercise. To facilitate regional development goals, we recommend evaluating places in forests regarding the potential effects on the health and well-being as well as citizen participation before initiating extensive remodeling.

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