ELEV-EU 016: Stress Management

ELEV-EU 016: Stress Management

The following is the course description for the Stress Management Course:

Positive and negative stress is a constant influence on all of our lives. The trick is to maximize the positive stress and minimize the negative stress. Your participants will be shown how stress can be positive and negative, and we’ll look at the Triple-A approach that will form the basis of this workshop. The Stress Management 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. They will also understand what lifestyle elements they can change to reduce stress.     

Course Objectives:  

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today.    

You Will:

• 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

 

Target Student:

Course Core Competencies:  

Module 1: Understanding Stress  

Topic A: What is Stress?  

Topic B: What is Eustress?  

Topic C: Understanding the Triple “A” Approach  

Module 2: Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle  

Topic A: Eating Properly  

Topic B: Exercising Regularly  

Topic C: Sleeping Well  

Module 3: Altering the Situation  

Topic A: The First A  

Topic B: Identifying Appropriate Situations  

Topic C: Creating Effective Actions 

Module 4: Avoiding the Situation

Topic A: The Second A

Topic B: Identifying Appropriate Situations

Topic C: Creating Effective Actions

Module 5: Accepting the Situation

Topic A: The Third A

Topic B: Identifying Appropriate Situations

Topic C: Creating Effective Actions

Module 6: Using Routines to Reduce Stress

Topic A: Planning Meals

Topic B: Organizing Chores

Topic C: Using a To-Do List

Module 7: Environmental Relaxation Techniques

Topic A: Finding a Sanctuary

Topic B: Using Music

Topic C: Seeing the Humor

Module 8: Physical Relaxation Techniques

Topic A: Soothing Stretches

Topic B: Deep Breathing

Topic C: Tensing and Relaxing

Module 9: Coping with Major Events

Topic A: Establishing a Support System

Topic B: Creating a Plan

Topic C: Knowing When to Seek Help

Module 10: Our Challenge to You

Topic A: Creating a Stress Log

Topic B: Week One: Recording Events

Topic C: Week Two: Identifying Stressors and Creating a Plan

Topic D: Week Three: Creating New Habits

Topic E: Reviewing and Evaluating