Stress Management

Module:1 Understanding Stress

• What is Stress?

• What is Eustress?

• Understanding the Triple “A” Approach

• Knowledge Check

Module:2 Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle

• Eating Properly

• Exercising Regularly

• Sleeping Well

• Knowledge Check

Module:3 Altering the Situation

• The First A

• Identifying Appropriate Situations

• Creating Effective Actions

• Knowledge Check

Module:4 Avoiding the Situation

• The Second A

• Identifying Appropriate Situations

• Creating Effective Actions

• Knowledge Check

Module:5 Accepting the Situation

• The Third A

• Identifying Appropriate Situations

• Creating Effective Actions

• Knowledge Check

Module:6 Using Routines to Reduce Stress

• Planning Meals

• Organizing Chores

• Using a To-Do List

• Knowledge Check

Module:7 Environmental Relaxation Techniques

• Finding a Sanctuary

• Using Music

• Seeing the Humor

• Knowledge Check

Module:8 Physical Relaxation Techniques

• Soothing Stretches

• Deep Breathing

• Tensing and Relaxing

• Meditation

• Knowledge Check

Module:9 Coping With Major Events

• Establishing a Support System

• Creating a Plan

• Knowing When to Seek Help

• Knowledge Check

Module:10 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

• Knowledge Check