Ph.D., Psychology; Michigan State University, 1975
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Illinois)
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Faculty at Roosevelt University, 1975-present
Director, Stress Institute
PAST POSITIONS
Chair, Department of Psychology (10 years)
Director, Doctoral (PsyD) Program in Clinical Psychology (Briefly)
COURSES TAUGHT
General Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Tests and Measurements
Personality
Coping with Stress (developed)
Advanced Clinical Psychology
Behavioral Medicine (developed)
Basic Relaxation Skills
Basic Active Coping
Stress Theory and Research
CURRENT COURSES
Coping with Stress
Relaxation and Meditation (graduate course)
Pseudoscience and the Paranormal
Doctoral Project Seminar
PUBLICATIONS
Books
Smith, J. C. (2010). Pseudoscience and extraordinary claims of the paranormal: A critical thinker's toolkit. New York: Wiley-Blackwell
Smith, J. C. (2007). Relaxation, Meditation & Mindfulness: Essential Self-Training Guide Charlotte, NC: LululPress.
Smith, J. C. (2006). GOD SPEAKS! The Pastafarian Quatrains. Charlotte, NC: LuluPress
Smith, J. C. (2006). 1,000,000 Verses Direct from the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Charlotte, NC: LuluPress
Smith, J. C. (2006). Relaxation, Meditation and Mindfulness: A guide for health professionals. New York: Springer.
Smith, J. C. (2006). The Bible's True Words on your Deepest Secret. Charlotte, NC: LuluPress
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.
Special Honors: Invited to contribute contribute chapter as "special expert"
Smith, J. C. (Contracted). "The instruction of relaxation, meditation and mindfulness). Schwartz, M. S., Andrasik, F. Biofeedback: A practitioner's Guide. 4th edition. New York: Guilford Press
Smith, J. C. (Contracted). "Relaxation" Ramachandran, R. (Ed). The Encyclopedia of Human Behavior, 2nd Edition. New York: Elsevier.
Smith, J. C. (2007) The psychology of relaxation. In Lehrer, Paul M. (Ed); Woolfolk, Robert L. (Ed); Sime,
Wesley E. (Ed). (2007). Principles and practice of stress management (3rd ed.). (pp. 38-52). New York, NY, US: Guilford Press.
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. (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. (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. (1977). Yoga and stress. In S. Ajaya (Ed.), Meditational therapy. Glenview, IL: Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science & Philosophy of the USA.
Articles, exclusive or primary author
(APA articles in italics (9 total)
Smith, J. C. (2010). Evaluating recorded and online presentation of multiple relaxation approaches: A research template. Carlotte, NC: Research Press. http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/evaluating-recorded-and-online-presentation-of-multiple-relaxation-approaches-a-research-template/7652057
Smith, J. C. (2006). Some Light on the Popularity of Yoga and Famous Yoga Masters.
PsycCRITIQUES. Vol 51 (2), No Pagination Specified.
Smith, J. C. (2006) A Fun Journey Into the Afterlife.
PsycCRITIQUES. Vol 51 (23), No Pagination Specified.
Smith, J. C. (2006). Ex-Gay Reparative Therapy: God, Politics, and Science. PsycCRITIQUES. Vol 51 (37), No Pagination Specified.
Smith, J. C , Rausch, S, & Jenks Kettmann, J. D. (2004). Factor structure of the Smith Irrational Beliefs Inventory. 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. (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. 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. (1988). Steps toward a cognitive-behavioral model of relaxation. Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 13, 307-329.
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. (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. (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.
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 : Second Author
Kareaga, Alberto, Exeberria, Sabino, Smith, Jonathan C. (2009) Evaluation of burnout and psichological well-being among health professionals in the Basque Country. Revista de Psicología del Trabajo y de las Organizaciones 24, 2 235-252.
Amutio, A. & Smith, J. C. (2007) The factor structure of situational and dispositional versions of the Smith Irrational Beliefs Inventory in a Spanish student population. International Journal of Stress Management. Vol 14(3), 321-328.
Piiparinin, R. A. And Smith, J. C. (2004). Stress symptoms one year after 9/11/01: A follow-up/ Perceptual and Motor Skills, 99 (2), 577-580
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., & Turovetz, L. (1989). The validity of an objective, inexpensive measure of relaxaation. Canadian Journal of Counseling, 23, 208-210
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
ROOSEVELT PSYC STUDENTS BECOME
FIRST-TIME AUTHORS THROUGH THE STRESS INSTITUTE
NEW STUDENT AUTHORS
Allen, Dan (I/O)
Anderson, John
Anderson, Katheryn
Aria, Les
Bowers, Rachael
Byers, Kristie
Cucci, Louis
Darner, Renee. M.
Dumitrescu, Claudiu
Fagerman, Elizabeth
Gaff, Jonathan
Goc, Natalie
Ghonchec, S.
Gillani, Louri.
Goldner, Corie
Gonzales, Raphael
Holmes, Robert
Hughes, Regina
Jackson, LuElla
Joyce, Carol A
Karmin, Arron
Kinzer, David
Koliyoto, C.
Lewis, Jacquie
Matsumoto, Mia.
Mui, Pearson
McDuffie, Steve
Piiparinin, Richard
Rausch, Carol
Rice, Steve
Ritchie, Tim
Segin, Carol
Seidel, Jim
Sheridan, Mary
Siebert, Jim
Sohnle, Steve
Sonobe, Yoshie
Sparks, Stacey
Wasik, Mark
Wedell, Ann
Williams, Julian
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
Piiparinin, R. A. And Smith, J. C. (2005). Stress symptoms and the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01: One year after. Perceptual and Motor Skills
Anderson, K. P. The Symptom Checklist-90-Revised and relaxation states during ones preferred relaxation activity. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 138-142
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
Bowers, R., Darner, R. M., Goldner, C. L., Sohnle, S. (2001). Gender differences for recalled relaxation states, dispositions, beliefs, and benefits. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 111-114
Ghonchec , S. and Smith, J. C. (2004). Progressive muscle relaxation, yoga stretching, and ABC relaxation theory. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 60, 131-136
McDuffie, S. R. (2001). Race, gender, and ABC relaxation theory. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 117-121.
Matsumoto, M. & Smith, J. C. (2001). Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Breathing, and ABC relaxation. Journal of Clinical Psychology.
Gaff, J. L. Health status, stress and relaxation dispositions, motivations, and beliefs. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 145-149
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.
Hughes, R. F. (2001). The NEO Personality Inventory Revised and relaxation dispositions, motivations, and beliefs. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 126-131.
Leslie, K. A. & Clavin, S. L. (2001). The Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire recalled relaxation states in ones preferred relaxation activity. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 122-125
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.
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
Sohnle, S. (2001) The Millon Index of Personality Styles and recalled relaxation states for ones preferred relaxation activity. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 132-142
Sonobe, Y. (2001). Coping styles and relaxation dispositions, motivations, and beliefs. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 149-156
Allen, D. & Ritchie, T. (2001). Oblique factor analysis applied to recalled relaxation states. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer.157-160.
Holmes, R. C., Ritchie, T., Allen, D. (2001). The factor structure of recalled relaxation states for ones preferred relaxation activity, stress, and the effects of grouped versus random presentation of questionnaire items. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 161-164
Mui, P. (2001). The factor structure of relaxation beliefs. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 165-166
Ghonchec, S., Byers, K., Sparks, S. & Wasik, M. (2001). The relationship between relaxation beliefs and relaxation dispositions, motivations, and recalled states for ones preferred relaxation activity. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 176-179
Lewis, Jacquie (2001). Recalled relaxation states and preferred relaxation activities. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 190-192
Rice, S. Cucci, L., Williams, J. (2001). Practice variables as predictors of stress and relaxation dispositions for yoga and meditation. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 193-196
Gonzales, R. (2001). ABC relaxation training as a treatment for depression for Puerto Rican elderly. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer.209-211
Goc, N., L, Fagerman, E. K., Dumitrescu, Kinzer, D. (2001). Test-retest reliability of the Smith Relaxation Inventory Series. In J. C. Smith (Ed). Advances in ABC Relaxation Training. New York: Springer. 251-217
Smith, J. C., Karmin, A. D. (2002). Idiosyncratic reality claims, relaxation dispositions, and ABC relation theory: Happiness, Literal Christianity, miraculous powers, metaphysics, and the paranormal. Perceptual & Motor Skills. 95(3,Pt2), 1119-1128.
Jonathan C. Smith, PhD jsmith@roosevelt.edu
Jonathan C. Smith PhD is an international expert on stress, relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness -- and more recently critical thinking and the paranormal. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Professor of Psychology at Chicago's Roosevelt University, and Founding Director of the Roosevelt University Stress Institute (and the Pseudoscience and Paranormal Laboratory). The Institute has an extensive research program, online and classroom instruction, and Certificates in Relaxation, Meditation and Mindfulness Dr. Smith has published at least 19 books and more than three dozen articles, served as expert outside reviewer for six top psychological and medical journals, and published chapters as "guest expert" in eight textbooks and encyclopedias. His book publishers have included Aldine, Guilford Press, Macmillan, Oxford University Press, Plenum, Praeger, Prentice-Hall, Research Press, Springer, and Wiley/Blackwell. In addition, he has served as Chairman of the Department of Psychology at Roosevelt University for a decade and created Chicago's first university-based PsyD in Clinical Psychology. Under the leadership of subsequent Directors, this program has proudly earned a 7-year APA accreditation and is acclaimed nationwide for its focus on quality instruction, small classes, and rigor.
Dr. Smith's primary research focus has been theoretical and clinical issues related to stress management, relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness. His work on critical thinking focuses on paranormic religiosity and extraordinary paranormal "claims of consequence."
Dr. Smith has taught thousands of students, clients, and health professionals and has served as consultant for government, business, educational, medical, and health organizations in the US, Canada, Australia, Spain, France, India, Germany, and the People's Republic of China.
Currently, Dr. Smith is developing a test for measuring "Paranormic Thinking."
I'm pleased to announce that downloads of the entire 8-CD Mindfulness COMPLETE instruction series are now ABSOLUTELY FREE. These are the very same CDs I use with trainees, students, and clients and are based on the latest research at Chicago's Roosevelt University Stress Institute. Each is professional quality. Traditional price: $189.
My hope is that by making direct audio instructions easily and conveniently available without charge, more people will explore the promise of relaxation and mindfulness. You can discover for yourself the primary discovery of 10 years of research: all approaches to relaxation, meditation and mindfulness are not the same, like generic aspirin tablets. Instead, different approaches have different effects. The entire package of download CDs includes:
• Simple Mindfulness (without preparatory relaxation warmup)
• Yoga Stretching followed by Mindfulness
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation followed by Mindfulness
• Breathing Exercises followed by Mindfulness
• Autogenics followed by Mindfulness
• Guided Imagery followed by Mindfulness
• Concentrative Meditation followed by Mindfulness
• Deep Body Relaxation (Progressive Muscle Relaxation + Autogenics only)
Experiment and explore! Pick an exercise that interests you. Try several. Remember -- different approaches work for different people. If you are seriously inspired to learn relaxation, mindfulness, meditation, or any approach to stress management, I recommend you consider my training manual, RELAXATION, MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS or any of the books listed on this website. All work with the free download instructions.
Download and enjoy!
Dr. Smith
Conditions for use: You are free to use any or all of these downloads for personal, clinical or scientific use. However, downloads must not be modified in any way and must be accompanied by this acknowledgment: "Permission for use has been granted by Dr. Smith. Copyright 2009,Jonathan C. Smith, PhD. All rights reserved. From: www.lulu.com/stress"
Although relaxation exercises are generally safe for most people, some individuals should display simple common-sense precautions. Generally, relaxation training may involve a modest level of exertion, perhaps a little more than climbing a flight of stairs. You, and possibly your physician or nurse, should be aware of the following two precautions:
• Some exercises involve bending, stretching, moving, tensing up muscles, or breathing deeply. Avoid any such exercise that could conceivably aggravate any physical pain, discomfort, injury, infection, illness, weakness, wound, or lesion. These include problems concerning skin, muscles, ligaments, bone, lungs, and nerves.
• The relaxation techniques you will learn can evoke reductions in metabolic rate. This in turn may lower blood pressure and alter blood chemistry levels in such a way as to change the required dosage levels of prescription medications.
• If any exercise makes you uncomfortable in any way, do not continue practicing it unless you have qualified professional assistance.
This is a draft second edition of the critically acclaimed classic, Relaxation, Meditation & Mindfulness: A Mental Health Practitioner's Guide to New and Traditional Approaches published by Springer Publishing Company. I am making it available free (hard copy price covers manufacturing cost only; absolutely no royalties) to professionals and students for comments and feedback before submitting it to my publisher, Springer. Not a self-help manual. ***REVIEWS: "(T)he most complete instructional manual ever developed for mental health professionals." -- The American Psychological Association's PsycCRITIQUES (5/10/06) *** "...should be on the bookshelf of every serious practitioner...Smith is one of the leading practitioners and theorists on this topic."
-- Paul Lehrer, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, UMDNJ -- RWJ Medical School
This is a compact essential guide for those wishing to master the relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness exercises on this website. Presents simple step-by-step instructions for
Trying and comparing six basic approaches, and
Developing a personal program based on your needs and strengths.
NEW VERSION!This is the latest version of Smith's theory of relaxation and mindfulness. Included are a summary of key theory ideas as well as inventories (SRSI4) and scoring keys. Note that this is a work-in-progress. I am making it available to professionals for free in order to obtain feedback and ideas. SRSI4 and SRSI3 assess the exact same R-States. However, SRSI3 also assesses stress states, and items are randomized. For SRSI4 items are organized into categories for easier client recognition.
You may contact me at:
Jonathan C. Smith, PhDstressinstitute@aol.com
(312) 341-3753
RELAXATION, MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS - - RAVE REVIEWS"..."the most complete instructional manual ever developed for mental health professionals." -- The American Psychological Association's PsycCRITIQUES (5/10/06) - - - (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD REVIEW)
"...should be on the bookshelf of every serious practitioner...Smith is one of the leading practitioners and theorists on this topic."
-- Paul Lehrer, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, UMDNJ -- RWJ Medical School
A fun and easy guide to Dr. Smith’s RMM System -- a revolutionary and acclaimed approach to Relaxation, Meditation & Mindfulness. THIS IS THE FIRST PROGRAM WITH FREE ACCESS TO A PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY OF 8 FULL-LENGTH AUDIO EXERCISE DOWNLOADS. RMM training is based on 3 discoveries:
(1) One size doesn't fit all.
(2) It’s best to try many approaches
(3) Individualize & personalize.
In the past you would have to buy many CDs to find what's best for you, or hire a relaxation therapist -- inconvenient and costly options. RMM is a fresh new approach that's both comprehensive & inexpensive. Dr. Smith explains the secrets of effective home-training with free web-based exercises. He even directs you to 8 free complete audio downloads from his own extensive professional RMM library. Explore the possibilities. Create a relaxation, meditation & mindfulness that's right for you. Do this anytime, anywhere, and without the expense and inconvenience of CDs and personal trainers.
For professional use. A comprehensive 38-item inventory for assessing 19 relaxation-related states. The SRSI3 is the same as the Smith Mindfulness, Meditation, and Relaxation Inventory (SMMRI). SRSI4 and SRSI3 assess the exact same R-States. However, SRSI3 also assesses stress states, and items are randomized. For SRSI4 items are organized into categories for easier client recognition.NEW VERSION AVAILABLESEE SRSI4 ABOVEFOR PERMISSION TO USE: stressinstitute@aol.com
If no reply in 10 days, please email again.It is a violation of copyright laws to alter or modify this inventory without written permission from the author.
An inventory for assessing somatic, cognitive, and emotional stress. For professional use only.FOR PERMISSION TO USE: stressinstitute@aol.com
If no reply in 10 days, please email again.It is a violation of copyright laws to alter or modify this inventory without written permission from the author.
The Smith Relaxation Prediction Inventory EX (SRPI EX) is an experimental questionnaire consisting of a range of questions that might initially predict success with and preference for subsequently presented relaxation exercises. Four groups of questions are included:
Relaxation goals and reasons for wanting to learn relaxation.
Personal attributes, strengths, and weaknesses
Relaxation history
Specific technique preferences
This is an experimental inventory in the initial stages of development. No scales, norms, or psychometric statistics are available.
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If no reply in 10 days, please email again. It is a violation of copyright laws to alter or modify this inventory without written permission from the author.
For professionals. This inventory taps negative attitudes about relaxation training hythesized to interfere with trying or continuing with a relaxation practice.
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If no reply in 10 days, please email again. It is a violation of copyright laws to alter or modify this inventory without written permission from the author.
For professional use. This is a simple, three-item scale in which relaxation practitioners can rate the overall effectiveness of their relaxation technique.
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It is a violation of copyright laws to alter or modify this inventory without written permission from the author.
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The International Paranormal Project is an extensive research effort originating from Chicago's Roosevelt University Pseudoscience and Paranormal Lab. Our objective is to map the content, structure, sources, and consequences of adhering to or rejecting various paranormal claims. We plan to study diverse cultures, starting in Phase 1 with the United States. The research packet includes 9 specific 2-page questionnaires (a "demongraphics page" and a "paranormal belief questions page"). Each participant will get a different questionnaire. We invite inquires from researchers interested in taking part in this study. Contact: Jonathan C. Smith, PhD. jsmith@roosevelt.edu
The Belief Actions Survey is an experimental questionnaire designed to evaluate the types of actions one is willing to take in the name of one's paranormal belief. Items are still under development.
Professionals and students can now give a practical introduction to relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness. Explore the 6 universal family groups of relaxation: yoga, progressive relaxation, breathing, imagery, autogenics, imagery, and meditation.
BASICS: All relaxation is not the same; different approaches have different effects. The best way to learn relaxation is not to impose one on everyone, but tailor a program that combines approaches.
Includes technique demonstrations.
For personal, classroom, or group workshop use. Length of full workshop: About 45 minutes. Length of concluding demonstration of six techniques: about 20 minutes. Use with the RELAXATION STATES MAP.
You have permission to present this workshop for free or compensation, providing it is not altered in any way and you give this oral and written citation: "Created by psychologist Jonathan C. Smith (Copyright 2009). lulu.com/stress"
FREE! Yogaform stretching warmup (21 minutes) followed by mindfulness meditation (21 minutes). Total: 42 Minutes. MP3 download.Developed /recorded by Dr. Smith. Note: Left and right extremities (hands, arms, legs) simultaneously targeted. In the SARIS version (http://drsmith.deltalprinting.com), they are separately targeted. The SARIS version is recommended for yoga research. RECOMMENDED! RELAXATION, MEDITIATION & MINDFULNESS or RMM ESSENTIAL SELF-TRAINING GUIDE
FREE! Progressive muscle relaxation warmup (21 minutes) then mindfulness (21 minutes). Tot: 42 Minutes. MP3 download. Developed / recorded by Dr. Smith. Note: Left and right sides (hands, arms, legs) are simultaneously targeted. In the SARIS (http://drsmith.deltalprinting.com) and "Deep Body Relaxation" versions, they are separately targeted. The SARIS or Deep Body Relaxation versions are recommended for PMR research. RECOMMENDED! RELAXATION, MEDITIATION & MINDFULNESS or RMM ESSENTIAL SELF-TRAINING GUIDE
FREE! Breathing exercise warmup (21 minutes) followed by mindfulness meditation (21 minutes). Total: 42 Minutes. MP3 download.Developed and professionally recorded by Dr. Smith.
This cd-length download is available without charge. If after trying this exercise you are seriously interested in mastering relaxation or mindfulness, I recommend any of the relaxation training manuals on this page. All will work with the free recordings offered here. RECOMMENDED!RELAXATION, MEDITIATION & MINDFULNESS or RMM ESSENTIAL SELF-TRAINING GUIDE
FREE! Autogenic training warmup (21 minutes) followed by mindfulness meditation (21 minutes). Total: 42 Minutes. MP3 download.Developed and professionally recorded by Dr. Smith.
This cd-length download is available without charge. If after trying this exercise you are seriously interested in mastering relaxation or mindfulness, I recommend any of the relaxation training manuals on this page. All will work with the free recordings offered here. RECOMMENDED!RELAXATION, MEDITIATION & MINDFULNESS orRMM ESSENTIAL SELF-TRAINING GUIDE
FREE! Guided Imagery Warmup (insight imager) (21 minutes) followed by mindfulness meditation (21 minutes). Total: 42 Minutes. MP3 download.Developed and professionally recorded by Dr. Smith. This is a type of "insight imagery." An alternative CD of "sense imagery" is available at: http://drsmith.deltalpringing.com.
This cd-length download is available without charge. If after trying this exercise you are seriously interested in mastering relaxation or mindfulness, I recommend any of the relaxation training manuals on this page. All will work with the free recordings offered here. RECOMMENDED!RELAXATION, MEDITIATION & MINDFULNESS RMM ESSENTIAL SELF-TRAINING GUIDE
FREE! Concentrative Meditation warmup(21 minutes) followed by mindfulness meditation (21 minutes). Total: 42 Minutes. MP3 download.Developed and professionally recorded by Dr. Smith.
This cd-length download is available without charge. If after trying this exercise you are seriously interested in mastering relaxation or mindfulness, I recommend any of the relaxation training manuals on this page. All will work with the free recordings offered here. RECOMMENDED! RELAXATION, MEDITIATION & MINDFULNESS or RMM ESSENTIAL SELF-TRAINING GUIDE
FREE! 20 minute mindfulness meditation without relaxation warmup. Traditional graduated exercises as outlined in RMM2. MP3 download. Developed and professionally recorded by Dr. Smith.
RECOMMENDED!
RELAXATION, MEDITIATION & MINDFULNESS or
RMM ESSENTIAL SELF-TRAINING GUIDE
A blend of progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, and passive letting go exercises. No mindfulness. For deep stress reduction. About 60 minutes. MP3 Developed and professionally recorded by Dr. Smith. Professional note: The first 26 minutes are pure progressive muscle relaxation, appropriate for deep clinical or research use.
A practical guide for the general public, clients, and students. Contains all stress management strategies used by Chicago’s Roosevelt University Stress Institute, including the latest on Dr. Smith's Renewal Theory:
Core causes of stress
Relaxation, meditation, mindfulness
Distorted negative thinking
Problem-solving
Assertiveness
Anger and aggression
Shyness
Stress, nutrition, and exercise
Environmental stress
Job stress
Crises & catastrophes
Numerous scientific questionnaires for technique mastery
Exercise instructions for yoga, progressive relaxation, breathing, autogenics, imagery, and meditation / mindfulness.
Making your own relaxation tape
RECOMMENDED: Mindfulness COMPLETE downloads (lulu.com/stress. )(Note: A durable spiral-bound classroom version of SMT is available at this website)
Chicago's Roosevelt University Stress Institute offers both Level 1 and Level 2 Certificates in Relaxation, Meditation, and Mindfulness. Both certificates are comprehensive and based on the system developed by Dr. Smith.
Biblegrams? Spaghettigrams? Let me share with you a thought experiment that has become something of a hobby. What would happen we selected a list of absoutely meaningless phrases, and treated them as mysterious truths? What kind of web could one weave, just using the power of selective perception, bias, and personal distortion? What wisdom would one discover? Here are my modest efforts.CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Jon Smith, noted anagramic archeologist, presents a discovery of monumental religious significance -- the Pastafarian Quatrains. The astonishing truth of this epic masterpiece is that each verse comes directly from the Deity, uncontaminated by human hands and fingers. The Quatrains consist of 128 anagram Spaghettigrams -- raw, direct, and unaltered -- from "flying spaghetti monster" Himself. Ponder the timeless battle between simple truth and obfuscating illusion. Contemplate sacred Spaghettigrams that are vivid, profound, and often sexually explicit and vulgar. Learn how to study and meditate; The impediments of anger and passion; and The stirring story of the Quatrain's hero, "Piggy." REVEALED: The astonishing truth of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and Pigasus, the two iconic figures of thoughtful skepticism. BONUS: The Original Spaghetti Pool, the 10,000 most meaningful utterances of the FSM! MORE:HOW TO BE A SPAGHETTIGRAM PSYCHIC! Quantum meaningfulness analysis: at least 70%.
This remarkable book contains exactly 1,000,000 verses direct and uncensored from the Flying Spaghetti Monster. That's 600 pages and 5,000,000 words. Revolutionary computer techology and groundbreaking artificial intelligence software from Europe have searched nearly 3,000,000 verses and identified 1,0000,000 as most profound. All are RANKED for meaningfulness, a claim no other world religion can make about its scriptures! Useful tool for intimidating disbelievers and squashing religious dissent. Excellent bedtime reading for insomniacs. A beautiful coffee table book or door stop. Close your eyes, and poke any page with a pencil to obtain your own personalized Spaghetti "reading." (Research yet to prove FSM readings less accurate than readings from astrology, Tarot cards, the Book of Revelation, or pig entrails.) WARNING: THIS IS AN ABSURDLY GIGANTIC HOLY BOOK GUARANTEED TO BAFFLE AND BEMUSE THE MOST SOMBER AND PIOUS SEEKER.
Here is a remarkably useful guide from the laboratory of one of the world's most famous anagramic archeologists, Prof. Jon Smith. Ever want to talk to a world-famous holy book about your deepest secret? What would this book say? What would others think of your conversation? For the first time here are authentic Biblical words on your deepest secret.
This is made possible by an historic fusion of the latest artificial intelligence software from Europe, advanced computer hardware from China, and pioneering psychic reading techniques from Chicago. Contains the best 10,000 Biblegrams (anagrams) computer-selected from millions. This handy prayerbook-size edition fits snugly in your pants or blouse. Take it everywhere for emergency reference! (Free preview!!!)
I am astonished by the excellence of this book. Smith has produced a highly readable and very entertaining yet critical examination of virtually the entire gamut of paranormal claims, and he demonstrates an encyclopedic knowledge of the field in doing so. While drawing extensively from psychology, physics, logical analysis and history, he always manages to keep things clear and straightforward, so that one is never lost in complexity. Moreover, the tone is light-hearted throughout, and never becomes pedantic or condescending. And the book offers much more than an evaluation of extraordinary claims. It provides a refined set of critical thinking tools that the reader will find invaluable in everyday life.
I strongly recommend this book to everyone who values the pursuit of truth in all things.
And I can only wish that those who know that they already have the truth would read it as well, for they need it the most.
–James Alcock, PhD, Professor of Psychology, York University; Acclaimed scholar, author/coauthor of numerous articles and books, including Parapsychology: Science or Magic?, Science and Supernature, A Textbook of Social Psychology, and Psi Wars. He is a member of: the Editorial Board for The Skeptical Inquirer, the Advisory Board for the American Council on Science and health, the Council for Scientific Medicine, the Editorial Board of the Scientific Review of Alternative medicine, and the Council for Scientific Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry
Can you be both a critical thinker and a believer in the paranormal? The "reality checks" in Jonathan Smith's Critical Thinker's Toolkit will guide you to your answer.
–Robert Todd Carroll, PhD, Professor of Philosophy, Sacramento City College. Premiere international authority on all things skeptical. Creator and author of the highly acclaimed
The Skeptic's Dictionary and classic online encyclopedia, skepdic.com
This book, particularly in regard to its discussion of memory errors and its insistence on the value of real science, takes a place of prominence on my personal library shelf.
–James Randi, Chairman of the James Randi Educational Foundation. James Randi has an international reputation as a magician and escape artist, but today he is best known as the world's most tireless investigator and demystifier of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. He has received numerous awards and recognitions, including a Fellowship from the John D and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in 1986. He is the author of numerous books, including The Truth About Uri Geller, Houdini: His Life & Art; The Faith Healers, Flim-Flam!,The Mask of Nostradamus, and An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural. His lectures and television appearances have delighted — and vexed — audiences around the world. In 1996, the James Randi Education Foundation was established to further Randi's work. Randi's long-standing challenge to psychics now stands as a $1,000,000 administered by the Foundation. It remains unclaimed.
An excellent, engaging, and highly readable introduction to the paranormal and to the distinction between science and pseudoscience. A superb student-friendly guide to extraordinary claims. Chock full of interesting and fun examples, not to mention humor. Should become a favorite in undergraduate psychology courses.
–Scott O. Lilienfeld, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Emory University;
authored or coauthored approximately 100 articles and book chapters, serves on the editorial boards of several major journals, and is founder and editor of The Scientific Review of Mental Health Practice.
Dr. Lilienfeld is past president of the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology and a recipient of the David Shakow Award for Early Career Contributions to Clinical Psychology from Division 12 (Society for Clinical Psychology) of the American Psychological Association.
Coauthor of Navigating the Mindfield: A guide to Separating Science from Pseudoscience and Science and Pseudoscience in Clinical Psychology
CONTENTS
This book gives you powerful and handy "reality-checking" tools to analyze extraordinary claims and to determine their validity. It is a truly remarkable work that:
Integrates simple yet powerful evaluative tools used by both paranormal believers and skeptics alike.
Introduces innovations such as a continuum for ranking paranormal claims and evaluating their implications
Includes an innovative "Critical Thinker’s Toolkit," a systematic approach for performing reality checks on paranormal claims related to astrology, psychics, spiritualism, parapsychology, dream telepathy, mind-over-matter, prayer, life after death, creationism, and more
Explores the five alternative hypotheses to consider when confronting a paranormal claim
Reality Check boxes, integrated into the text, invite students to engage in further discussion and examination of claims
Written in a lively, engaging style for students and general readers alike
Read about current hot paranormal topics such as:
- Acupuncture
- Alien abductions
- Astrology
- Barnum effect
- Chiropractic
- Clairvoyance
- Coincidences
- Cold reading
- Communicating with the dead
- Complementary and alternative medicine
- Creationism
- Darwinism and evolution
- Deja vu
- Energy medicine
- Extrasensory perception
- Evolutionary psychology
- Faith healing
- Feng Shui
- Flying saucers
- Ghosts
- God
- Hallucinations
- Hauntings
- Homeopathy
- Hypnosis
- Intelligent design
- The Kvaal and Kvaalic Readings
- Life after death
- Magic
- Magnet therapy
- Mediums
- Memory myths
- Mind over Matter
- Miracles
- Monkeys typing Shakespeare
- Near-death experiences
- Nostradamus
- Out-of-body experiences
- Parapsychology
- Placebos
- Prayer healing
- Precognition
- Premonitions of death
- Prophetic dreams
- Psychic surgery
- Psychics
- Psychokinesis
- Qi or Chi
- Qigong
- Quantum consciousness
- Reflexology
- Reiki
- Reincarnation
- Remote viewing
- Repressed memory therapy
- Retrocognition
- Rumpology
- Shamanism
- Spiritualism
- Suggestion
- Supernatural claims
- Synchronicity
- Tai Chi
- Telepathy
- The Flying Spaghetti Monster
- Therapeutic touch
- Urine therapy
- Vampires
- Vitalism>
WHO SHOULD READ THIS BOOK?
COLLEGE STUDENTSPseudoscience and Extraordinary Claims of the Paranormal is must reading for all college students. The tools we consider apply not only to the paranormal, but to a wide range of extraordinary nonparanormal controversies such as Freudian psychoanalysis, graphology, polygraphy (lie detectors), and conspiracy theories.
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Nurses, social workers, counselors, psychologists, and physicians encounter paranormal claims in courses and workshops on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). CAM includes nontraditional treatments such as those from nonwestern cultures (Chinese acupuncture, Indian yoga chakras, shamanistic healing, etc.), mind-body techniques (healing touch, tai chi, meditation and prayer), and bio-energy treatments. Health professionals need to know to what extent these treatments work because of claimed undetected energies and powers or through suggestion and the placebo effect.
JOURNALISTS The paranormal is a perennial topic of great interest to the media. A responsible journalist often must consider extraordinary claims in face of pressing publication deadlines that preclude exhaustive investigation. This book is designed to be a useful quick guide.
PUBLIC OFFICIALS Yes, government officials must consider paranormal claims. Should taxpayer revenue be spent for energy treatments (acupuncture, healing prayer, tai chi) based on forces not detected by physics? Should the CIA and FBI investigate the national security implications of flying saucers and mind-reading (and worry about a possible psychic gap with Russia)? Should the state prosecute faith healers who, in the name of Jesus, charge huge sums for bogus cures? Should the law permit parents to give their children magical alternative treatments instead of standard medicine? Who is responsible if such treatments don't work and children are injured or die? Should biology classes be required to teach paranormal-based creation myths along with the science of evolution?
RELIGIOUS SEEKERS AND EDUCATORS The spiritual journey is a search for transcendent realities and possibilities hidden in the fog of selfishness, superstition, and ignorance. Every major religion teaches the importance of avoiding false gods, idols, and narrow-minded temptation. This book offers the seeker and educator assistance in evaluating the credibility of claimed divine revelations, magic relics, miracle cures, healing shrines, exorcisms, resurrections, reincarnations, prophecies, visions, spontaneous combustions, spontaneous creation of matter, virgin births, and so on. It should be noted that such paranormal claims are not the sole property of any one religion, but characterize most, if not all.
PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS Both scientists and ordinary curious folk who study paranormal claims face special challenges. It may not be easy to tease out a subtle paranormal effect from coincidence, suggestion, and ordinary natural phenomena. Perhaps even more challenging is the task of conducting a study that skeptics take seriously. This book summarizes scientific standards advocated by both skeptical and believing researchers.
THE CURIOUS BUT UNDER-INFORMED BELIEVER OR SKEPTIC Many teachers of paranormal-based complementary and alternative medicine (examples: acupuncture, crystal power, aroma therapy, qi, healing touch, intercessory prayer, Reiki) and many practitioners of paranormal disciplines (astrology, psychic readings, channeling with dead, etc.) have not been exposed to the the full range of credible support for their beliefs or competing beliefs. Often this is equally true for paranormal skeptics. Both groups risk believing claims that may be false, or rejecting claims that may be true. However, when shown the Critical Thinker's Toolkit, both believers and skeptics typically agree with the presented criteria for accepting a claim as plausible or supported. Honest students, or skeptics, of the paranormal need not fear the reality check. They are willing to look at the facts, and alter their beliefs. It can be a genuine act of courage to pit honest questioning against true belief.
ANYONE CURIOUS ABOUT THE DEEP MYSTERIES OF LIFE
Yes, there are deep mysteries beyond. The truth is out there. But let's not be tricked or fooled into believing childish things.
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