Author Description

Exercise is valuable to the body and may have many benefits to the mind and psyche as well. But should a mental health practitioner go so far as to prescribe it to a client who comes to them with psychological, emotional, or personal problems? The answer is yes! This book reviews the benefits of exercise, provides empirical support for using it as a therapeutic tool, and describes ways to apply it to a wide variety of populations. It will inform and help practitioners incorporate exercise into their inventory of therapeutic tools. This book features practical information on incorporating exercise into therapists' practice in a way that suits the needs of their clients and fits their skill level. Illustrated with case examples, quotes from psychologists about using exercise, and the support of research and clinical studies, this is a book for any practitioner looking for new and effective ways to help clients.