Exercise, DVD

With Kate F. Hays, PhDClosed CaptionedRunning Time: Over 100 minutesCopyright: 2002ORDER CODE: APA-4310826ApproachThe intersection of exercise and mental health provides an opportunity for clinicians to understand and use the "body–mind" connection in various ways. A strong research base confirms the numerous benefits of physical activity in addressing emotional problems. Thus, the recommendation of exercise can provide an important adjunct to psychotherapy.Exercise prescription is atheoretical. The particular approach that Dr. Hays uses takes into account issues of motivation, personal exercise history, types of exercise, social and gender issues, and supports for and barriers to change as they are known by and expressed in a particular client. The transtheoretical model provides a framework for understanding clients' levels of readiness for change. A spirit of collaborative empiricism supports incremental change and client self-efficacy.The initial interview serves a number of functi