Stress Management

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. 
At the end of this workshop, you should be able to:

• Identify the best approach to a stressful situation (Alter, Avoid, or Accept)
• Understand what lifestyle elements you can change to reduce stress
• Use routines to reduce stress
• Use environmental and physical relaxation techniques
• Better cope with major events
• Use a stress log to identify stressors and create a plan to reduce or eliminate them

Module One: Getting Started

• Workshop Objectives
• Pre-Assignment Review

Module Two: Understanding Stress

• What is Stress?
• What is Eustress?
• Understanding the Triple “A” Approach
• Case Study
• Module Two Review Questions

Module Three: Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle

• Eating Properly
• Exercising Regularly
• Sleeping Well
• Case Study
• Module Three Review Questions

Module Four: Altering the Situation

• The First A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions
• Case Study
• Module Four Review Questions

Module Five: Avoiding the Situation

• The Second A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions
• Case Study
• Module Five Review Questions

Module Six: Accepting the Situation

• The Third A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions
• Case Study
• Module Six Review Questions
• Module Seven: Using Routines to Reduce Stress
• Planning Meals
• Organizing Chores
• Using a To-Do List
• Case Study
• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Environmental Relaxation Techniques

• Finding a Sanctuary
• Using Music
• Seeing the Humor
• Case Study
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Physical Relaxation Techniques

• Soothing Stretches
• Deep Breathing
• Tensing and Relaxing
• Meditation
• Case Study
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Coping with Major Events

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

Module Eleven: Our Challenge to You

• Creating a Stress Log
• Week One: Recording Events
• Week Two: Identifying Stressors and Creating a Plan
• Week Three: Creating New Habits
• Reviewing and Evaluating
• Case Study
• Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise