ELEV-EU 016: Stress Management

ELEV-EU 016: Stress Management

Course Number: ELEV-EU 016

Duration: One day

Course Description:

Stress, both positive and negative, is a constant presence in daily life. While some stress can motivate and energize, unmanaged stress can negatively impact health, performance, and overall well-being. Learning how to recognize stressors and respond effectively is essential for maintaining balance and resilience.

The Stress Management course helps learners understand how stress works and how it can be managed using practical, evidence-based strategies. Learners will explore the Triple-A approach, alter, avoid, or accept, as a framework for responding to stressful situations. The course also introduces routines, relaxation techniques, lifestyle adjustments, and stress-tracking tools that support healthier responses to everyday challenges and major life events.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Identify appropriate responses to stressful situations using the alter, avoid, or accept approach
• Recognize lifestyle factors that influence stress levels
• Use routines to reduce daily stress
• Apply environmental and physical relaxation techniques
• Cope more effectively with major life events
• Use a stress log to identify stressors and create action plans

Course Modules:

Module One: Understanding Stress

• Defining stress
• Understanding eustress
• Introduction to the Triple-A approach

Module Two: Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle

• Nutrition and stress
• Physical activity
• Sleep and recovery

Module Three: Altering the Situation

• Understanding when to alter
• Identifying actionable stressors
• Creating effective responses

Module Four: Avoiding the Situation

• Recognizing avoidable stress
• Setting boundaries
• Reducing unnecessary exposure

Module Five: Accepting the Situation

• Understanding acceptance
• Managing uncontrollable stressors
• Reframing perspectives

Module Six: Using Routines to Reduce Stress

• Meal planning
• Organizing daily responsibilities
• Using to-do lists effectively

Module Seven: Environmental Relaxation Techniques

• Creating calming spaces
• Using music
• Finding humor and perspective

Module Eight: Physical Relaxation Techniques

• Stretching techniques
• Deep breathing
• Progressive muscle relaxation

Module Nine: Coping with Major Events

• Building support systems
• Creating coping plans
• Knowing when to seek help

Module Ten: Stress Awareness and Habit Building

• Creating and using a stress log
• Identifying recurring stressors
• Developing healthier habits
• Reviewing progress

The Stress Management course supports learners in developing practical tools to manage stress and build resilience in daily life. Join to gain effective strategies for reducing stress, improving well-being, and responding to challenges with confidence and balance.