Stress Management Instructor Resources

Recommended books

Kabat-Zinn, J. (2013). Full catastrophe living: Using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain, and illness. New York, NY: Bantam Books.

Medina, J. (2018). Brain rules for ageing well: 10 principles for staying vital, happy, and sharp. Brunswick, Vic.: Scribe.

McGonigal, K. (2016). The upside of stress: Why stress is good for you, and how to get good at it. NY, NY: Avery.

Recommend websites

Harvard Health Publishing. (2016, June). How stress affects seniors, and how to manage it. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/aging/how-stress-affects-seniors-and-how-to-manage-it.

Harvard Health Publishing. (2018, May 1). Understanding the stress response. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/understanding-the-stress-response.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (2010, May). The Stars of Our Own Movie. Retrieved from https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/the_stars_of_our_own_movie

Marchant, J. (2013, November 27). How Happiness Boosts the Immune System. Retrieved from https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-happiness-boosts-the-immune-system/

Mayo Clinic Staff. (2018, November 21). Aging: What to expect. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/aging/art-20046070

Wei, M., MD, JD et al. (March 8, 2016). Now and Zen: How mindfulness can change your brain and improve your health. Retrieved from https://hr.harvard.edu/files/humanresources/files/mindfulness_now_and_zen.pdf