Stress Management

1 Days

6 CPD hours

This course is intended for anyone who wants to develop a toolbox of personal stress management skills.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify the best approach to handle a stressful situation; understand what lifestyle elements, routines and relaxation techniques can help reduce stress.

In this course, students will apply a three-option method to address any stressful situation.

Module One: Getting Started

• Workshop Objectives
• Pre-Assignment
• Pre-Test
• Action Plan Form
• Evaluation Form

Module Two: Understanding Stress

• What is Stress?
• What is Eustress?
• Understanding the Triple ?A? Approach
• Practical Illustration
• Module Two Review Questions

Module Three: Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle

• Eating Properly
• Exercising Regularly
• Sleeping Well
• Practical Illustration
• Module Three Review Questions

Module Four: Altering the Situation

• The First A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions
• Practical Illustration
• Module Four Review Questions

Module Five: Avoiding the Situation

• The Second A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions
• Practical Illustration
• Module Five Review Questions

Module Six: Accepting the Situation

• The Third A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions
• Practical Illustration
• Module Six Review Questions

Module Seven: Using Routines to Reduce Stress

• Planning Meals
• Organizing Chores
• Using a To-Do List
• Practical Illustration
• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Environmental Relaxation Techniques

• Finding a Sanctuary
• Using Music
• Seeing the Humor
• Practical Illustration
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Physical Relaxation Techniques

• Soothing Stretches
• Deep Breathing
• Tensing and Relaxing1
• Meditation1
• Practical Illustration
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Coping with Major Events

• Establishing a Support System
• Creating a Plan
• Knowing When to Seek Help
• Practical Illustration
• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Our Challenge to You

• Creating a Stress Log
• Week One: Recording Events1
• Week Two: Identifying Stressors and Creating a Plan1
• Week Three: Creating New Habits
• Reviewing and Evaluating
• Practical Illustration
• Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Lessons Learned