Dr. SMITH'S WEBPAGE

- FEATURED -

CLICK for NEW BOOK:
PSEUDOSCIENCE AND THE PARANORMAL!

CLICK for Relaxation / Mindfulness Book

CLICK for Stress Management Book

Do It Yourself
PROFESSIONAL
Stress / Relaxation / Mindfulness Workshop
AUDIO MP3 FILE

Flying Spaghetti Monster

SCROLL DOWN FOR:

~ BOOKS AND AUDIO DOWNLOADS ON RELAXATION AND STRESS
~ FREE RELAXATION MP3s
~ PROFESSIONAL STRESS AND RELAXATION INVENTORIES
~ THE ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE IN RELAXATION, MEDITATION, AND MINDFULNESS, AND
~ IRREVERENT ANAGRAM HUMOR

EMAIL:SmithNote@aol.com

Webpage formatted for mobile use

NEW BOOKS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

STRESS MANAGEMENT: A COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK
Jonathan C. Smith, PhD
Springer Publishing Company 2002

TO ORDER http://springerpub.com/books/psychology/pub_4947_2.html

RELAXATION, MEDITATION, AND MINDFULNESS
Jonathan C. Smith, PhD
Springer Publishing Company 2005 (Expected March)

TO ORDER http://www.springerpub.com/books/psychology/pub_2745_2.html

SARIS: SMITH AUDIO RELAXATION INSTRUCTION SERIES (7CDs)

TO DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN http://drsmith.deltalprinting.com

RELAXATION CD INSTRUCTIONS - ONLINE SAMPLES

TO DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN http://www.roosevelt.edu/stress/sampler.htm

CHICAGO'S ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY STRESS INSTITUTE

http://www.roosevelt.edu/stress/

CERTIFICATES IN STRESS MANAGEMENT

http://www.roosevelt.edu/stress/programs.htm
http://www.roosevelt.edu/stress/info.htm

CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FORMS AND INFORMATION

http://www.roosevelt.edu/contact/default.htm

JONATHAN C. SMITH, PhD: BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

09/09.04

http://faculty.roosevelt.edu/jsmith

CURRENT POSITION

Rank: Distinguished Professor (Full)
Psychology

EDUCATION

BA, Psychology, Oberlin College, 1968
Ph.D., Psychology; Michigan State University, 1975
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Illinois)

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Faculty at Roosevelt University, 1975-present

COURSES TAUGHT

General Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Tests and Measurements
Personality
Coping with Stress (developed)
Advanced Clinical Psychology
Behavioral Medicine (developed)
Basic Relaxation Skills (developed)
Basic Active Coping (developed)
Stress Theory and Research (developed)

CURRENT COURSES

Coping with Stress
Relaxation and Meditation (graduate course)
Psychology and the Paranormal
Doctoral Project Seminar

PUBLICATIONS (34 articles; 14 books)

Articles and Chapters: Sole Author

Smith, J. C. (2004). Alternations in brain and immune function produced by mindfulness meditation: Three caveats. Psychosomatic Medicine. 66, 14888-152

Smith, J. C. (2003) Advances in ABC Relaxation: Applications and Inventories: Discussion. Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books. 48, 74-76. (a reply to a review)

Smith, J. C. (1995). Relaxation. Encyclopedia of Psychology. New York: Academic Press

Smith, J. C. (1993). New perspectives on meditation. In J. West (Ed.) Meditation research. London: Oxford University Press

Smith, J. C. (1988). Steps toward a cognitive-behavioral model of relaxation. Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 13, 307-329.

Smith, J. C. (1987). Meditation as psychotherapy: A new look at the evidence. In M. West (Ed.), The Psychology of Meditation. London: Oxford University Press.

Smith, J. C. (1986). Meditation, biofeedback, and the relaxation controversy: A cognitive-behavioral perspective. American psychologist, 9, 1007-1008.

Smith, J. C. (1986, April). Warning: Stress management can be hazardous to your health. Training Today: The Magazine of the Illinois Training and Development Association. pp. 8-9.

Smith, J. C. (1984). Meditation research: Three observations on the state of the art. In D. H. Shapiro & R. N. Walsh (Eds.), Meditation: Classic and contemporary perspectives. New York: Aldine.

Smith, J. C. (1978). Personality correlates of continuation and outcome in meditation and erect sitting control treatments. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 46, 272-279.

Smith, J. C. (1977). Yoga and stress. In S. Ajaya (Ed.), Meditational therapy. Glenview, IL: Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science & Philosophy of the USA.

Smith, J. C. (1975). Meditation as psychotherapy: A review of the literature. Psychological Bulletin, 82, 558-564.

Smith, J. C. (1975). Psychotherapeutic effects of transcendental meditation with controls for expectation of relief and daily sitting. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 44, 633-637.

Articles: First Author

Smith, J. C , Rausch, S, & Jenks-Kettmann, J. D. (2004). Factor structure of the Smith Irrational Beliefs Inventory: Results of analyses on six independent sample. Psychological Reports, 95, 696-704.

Smith, J. C. And Joyce, C. A. (2004). Mozart versus New Age music: Relaxation states, stress, and ABC relaxation theory. Journal of Music Therapy. 41 215-224.

Smith, J. C. And Piiparinin, R. A. (2003). Stress symptoms of two groups before and after the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 97, 360-364

Smith, J. C., Wedell, A. B., Kolotylo, C. J., Lewis, J. E., Byers, K. Y. & Segin, C. M. (2000). ABC Relaxation Theory and the factor structure of relaxation states, recalled relaxation activities, dispositions, and motivations. Psychological Reports, 86, 1201-1208.

Smith, J. C., Amutio, A. Anderson, J. A., & Aria, L. A. (1996). Relaxation: Mapping an uncharted world. Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 21 63-69.

Smith, J. C. & Siebert, J. R. (1984). Self-reported physical stress reactions: First and second-order factors. Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 9, 215-227.

Smith, J. C. & Seidel, J. M. (1982). The factor structure of self-reported physical stress reactions. Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 7, 35-47.

Smith, J. C. & Sheridan, M. (1982). Type A (coronary-prone) behavior and self-reported physical and cognitive reactions to actual-life stressors. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 56, 545-546.

Articles and Chapters: Second Author

Piiparinin, R. A. And Smith, J. C. (in press). Stress symptoms and the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01: One year after. Perceptual and Motor Skills

Ghonchec, S. and Smith, J. C. (2004). Progressive muscle relaxation, yoga stretching, and ABC relaxation theory. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 60, 131-136

Matsumoto, M. & Smith, J. C. (2001). Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Breathing, and ABC relaxation. Journal of Clinical Psychology.

Gillani, N . B. & Smith, J. C. (2001). Zen meditation and ABC Relaxation Theory: An exploration of relaxation states, beliefs, dispositions, and motivations. Journal of clinical psychology, 57, 839-846.

Khasky, A. D. & Smith, J. C. (1999). Stress, relaxation statets, and creativity. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 88, 409-416.

Weinstein, M. & Smith, J. C. (1986). Isometric squeeze relaxation and meditation. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 60, 332-345.

First / Second Author in Advances in ABC Relaxation

Smith, J. C. (2001). The factor structure and correlates of negative relaxation attitudes. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 67-171.

Smith, J. C. (2001). The factor structure and correlates of claimed relaxation benefits. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 172-175

Smith, J. C. (2001). ABC Relaxation Theory and yoga, meditation, and prayer: Relaxation dispositions, motivations, beliefs, and practice patterns. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 197-201.

Smith, J. C., McDuffie, S. R., Ritchie, T., Holmes, R. H. (2001) Ethnic and racial differences in relaxation states for recalled relaxation activities. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 115-116

Smith, J. C. Y Sohnle, S. (2001). Stress, relaxation dispositions, and recalled relaxation states for one’s preferred relaxation activity. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 143-148.

Smith, J. C. & Jackson, LuElla. (2001). Breathing exercises and relaxation states. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 202-204

Smith, J. C., Goc, N. L., & Kinzer, D. J. (2001). Initial trial of the Smith Intercentering Inventory: Progressive muscle relaxation,versus yoga stretching versus breathing relaxation. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 212-204

Books

Smith, J. C. (2005-In press). Relaxation and Meditation: A practical guide. New York: Springer.

Smith, J .C. (2004). The Stress Management Companion. New York: Lulu press.

Smith, J. C. (2002) Stress Management: A comprehensive handbook of techniques and strategies.. New York: Springer

Smith, J. C. (2001) Advances in ABC Relaxation: Applications and inventories. New York: Springer.

Smith, J. C. (1999) ABC relaxation theory: An evidence-based approach. New York: Springer.

Smith, J. C. (1999) ABC relaxation training: A guide for health professionals. New York: Springer (Also published in Spanish)

Smith, J. C. (1993). Creative stress management. New York: Prentice Hall

Smith, J. C. (1993). Understanding stress and coping. New York: Macmillan

Smith, J. C. (1991). Spiritual living in a skeptical age. New York: Insight/Plenum Publishers.

Smith, J. C. (1991). Stress scripting: A guide to stress management. New York: Praeger.

Smith, J. C. (1990). Cognitive-behavioral relaxation training: A new system of strategies for treatment and assessment. New York: Springer Publishing Company. (This book as been published in Spanish)

Smith, J. C. (1989). Relaxation dynamics: A cognitive-behavioral approach to relaxation. Champaign, IL: Research Press.

Smith, J. C. (1986). Meditation: A sensible guide to a timeless discipline. Champaign, IL: Research Press.

Smith, J .C. (1985). Relaxation dynamics: Nine world approaches to self-relaxation. Champaign, IL: Research Press.

Audio Recordings

Self-Published:

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (3 versions)
Yogaform Stretching (3 versions)
Breathing Exercises (12 exercises)
Autogenic Training (two types)
Imagery (2 types)
Meditation / Mindfulness (13 types)
Relaxation Sampler
Relaxation Workshop

Published with Research Press:

Meditation (4 tapes)
Relaxation (4 tapes)

Inventories

Smith Irrational Beliefs Inventory. In J. C. Smith. Stress Management: A comprehensive handbook of techniques and strategies.

Smith Relaxation Motivations Inventory. In J. C. Smith. Stress Management: A comprehensive handbook of techniques and strategies.

Smith Stress Symptoms Inventory. (Available from author)

Smith Recalled Relaxation Activities Inventory. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer.

Smith Relaxation Dispositions Inventory. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer.

Smith Work / School Dispositions Inventory. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer.

Smith Time Of/ Relaxation Dispositions Inventory. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer.

Smith Work / School Motivations Inventory. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer.

Smith Time Off/ Relaxation Motivations Inventory. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer.

Smith Relaxation Posttest Inventory. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer.

Smith Relaxation States Inventory. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer.

Smith Relaxation Beliefs Inventory. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer.

Smith Relaxation Concerns Inventory. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer.

Smith Relaxation Attitudes Inventory. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer.

Quick Stress Test. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer.

Posted on Monday 06 of September, 2004 [00:49:48 UTC]

Dr. SMITH'S WEBPAGE

- FEATURED -

Recent Blog Posts

Monday 06 of September, 2004

NEW BOOKS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

CHICAGO'S ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY STRESS INSTITUTE

JONATHAN C. SMITH, PhD: BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

LULU FOR ME

SHIPPING

CORPORATE PROFILE

PARTNERS

QUICK HELP

Lulu has creators from 80 countries and distributes to over 100.

Just select your language and currency and start publishing.