Course Summary:
Welcome to the Stress Management workshop. Positive and negative stress is a constant influence on all of our lives. The trick is to maximize the positive stress and to minimize the negative stress.
This workshop will give participants a three-option method for addressing any stressful situation, as well as a toolbox of personal skills, including using routines, relaxation techniques, and a stress log system.
Course Objectives:
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
Course Outline
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
