Shirley Fisher Knihy

Focusing on the link between stress and control, this comprehensive work explores the implications for strategic responses to stress. It offers an updated synthesis of research aimed at advanced students, culminating in a cognitive model that connects stress and illness. The book, first published in 1987, serves as a significant resource for understanding the complexities of stress management and its effects on health.

The book presents an attentional resource model to explore the experience of homesickness, making it particularly valuable for counselors and caregivers. It delves into the psychological aspects of homesickness and discusses practical implications for self-help strategies and therapeutic interventions, offering insights for professionals in supportive roles.