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Reducing Stress  A down-to-earth tool...
for minimising the impact of stress in your life  Reducing Stress
Paul Farmer, MIND

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"A down to earth tool that provides a range of straightforward and practical strategies for minimising the impact of stress on your life" Paul Farmer, Chief Executive, MIND

"I would like to recommend a book by Dr Hugh Koch and his son James Koch…. It is a practical guide to this important topic… it will help many people who have hectic, busy and stressful lives" Tim Kevan, Barrister and writer.

"Great ideas to help anyone cope better and relax more" George Walker, GP, Wellcare Clinic, Bath

"I can honestly say that the authors left no stone unturned in their quarry for stress management…. This is a useful book for anyone. Buy it." Marie Stewart, Clinical psychologist, Clinical Forum review

"The book contains a great deal of good and even inspirational advice…taken slowly and implemented at the recommended pace, it will surely assist in reducing stress." Lady Elizabeth Cruickshank, former Chairwoman of the Association of Women Solicitors.

"I felt more relaxed after reading this and will definitely use the suggested techniques" Helen Blundell, Editor, Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)

"A revolutionary kind of self-help manual." Venue Magazine, Bristol

"Massively helped and seriously well presented. I’m only ¾ way through but, again, this book is hitting the spot so far" Mr K. Clouston, Edinburgh, Scotland; Amazon website

"Written in such a straightforward way that it is calming itself. It made me pause and slow down. I identified with a number of causes of stress, which was comforting as I felt less isolated and that I..." Julie, Manchester

"Very clear, concise and easy to follow. The instant relaxation tips are very useful. Handling finances is particularly worrying and this section gave a systematic approach to dealing in money." Caroline, Morton-in-Marsh


News & Press


Have a relaxed flight: coping with travel nerves
Airlink magazine, Plymouth airport
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Nursing your stress levels: Active Steps to feeling calmer.
Independent Nursing 20.4.2009.
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Ten top ways to combat stress.
GP Magazine, April 3rd 2009.
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Active Steps to Combating Stress: Legal relaxation.
(Helen Bleindell, Editor)
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