Course Synopsis

Welcome to the Stress Management workshop.  This workshop will give you 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

  • 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 curriculum

  • 1

    Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Introduction

    • Module 1 - Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Workshop Objectives
  • 2

    Understanding Stress

    • Module 2 - Understanding Stress

    • Module 2 - What is Stress?

    • Module 2 - What is Eustress?

    • Module 2 - Understanding the Triple A Approach

    • Module 2 - Video

    • Module 2 - Quiz

  • 3

    Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle

    • Module 3 - Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle

    • Module 3 - Eating Properly

    • Module 3 - Exercising Regularly

    • Module 3 - Sleeping Well

    • Module 3 - Video

    • Module 3 - Quiz

  • 4

    Altering the Situation

    • Module 4 - Altering the Situation

    • Module 4 - The First A

    • Module 4 - Identifying Appropriate Situations

    • Module 4 - Creating Effective Actions

    • Module 4 - Video

    • Module 4 - Quiz

  • 5

    Avoiding the Situation

    • Module 5 - Avoiding the Situation

    • Module 5 - The Second A

    • Module 5 - Identifying Appropriate Situations

    • Module 5 - Creating Effective Actions

    • Module 5 - Video

    • Module 5 - Quiz

  • 6

    Accepting the Situation

    • Module 6 - Accepting the Situation

    • Module 6 - The Third A

    • Module 6 - Identifying Appropriate Situations

    • Module 6 - Creating Effective Actions

    • Module 6 - Video

    • Module 6 - Quiz

  • 7

    Using Routines to Reduce Stress

    • Module 7 - Using Routines to Reduce Stress

    • Module 7 - Planning Meals

    • Module 7 - Organizing Chores

    • Module 7 - Using a To-Do List

    • Module 7 - Video

    • Module 7 - Quiz

  • 8

    Environmental Relaxation Techniques

    • Module 8 - Environmental Relaxation Techniques

    • Module 8 - Finding a Sanctuary

    • Module 8 - Using Music

    • Module 8 - Seeing the Humor

    • Module 8 - Video

    • Module 8 - Quiz

  • 9

    Physical Relaxation Techniques

    • Module 9 - Physical Relaxation Techniques

    • Module 9 - Soothing Stretches

    • Module 9 - Deep Breathing

    • Module 9 - Tensing and Relaxing

    • Module 9 - Meditation

    • Module 9 - Video

    • Module 9 - Quiz
  • 10

    Coping with Major Events

    • Module 10 - Coping With Major Events

    • Module 10 - Establishing a Support system

    • Module 10 - Creating a Plan

    • Module 10 - Video

    • Module 10 - Quiz
  • 11

    Our Challenge to You

    • Module 11 - Our Challenge to You

    • Module 11 - Creating a Stress Log

    • Module 11 - Week One: Recording Events

    • Module 11 - Week Two: Identifying Stressors and Creating a Plan

    • Module 11 - Week Three: Creating New Habits

    • Module 11 - Reviewing and Evaluating

    • Module 11 - Video

    • Module 11 - Quiz

  • 12

    Wrapping Up

    • Module 12 - Wrapping Up

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