Stress Management Course Objectives

Course Objectives Review and critically appraise current scientific research in human stress and coping Delineate the historical evolution of scientific literature in stress and coping Identify contemporary theories of stress and coping including transactional model, social support, self-efficacy, and sense of coherence Discuss the epidemiology of stress as a risk factor and of stress-related disorders

Course Objectives … 2 Identify acute and chronic personal stressors and relate these to national and global contexts Describe the acute and chronic effects of stress on the body, mind, behaviors, and society Practice, identify the rationale, and critically appraise relaxation techniques Practice, identify the rationale, and critically appraise the role of effective communication in dealing with stress

Course Objectives … 3 Practice, identify the rationale, and critically appraise techniques for managing anger and resolving conflicts Practice, identify the rationale, and critically appraise techniques for reducing anxiety Practice, identify the rationale, and critically appraise the role of healthy nutrition in managing/ reducing unwanted stress Practice, identify the rationale, and critically appraise the role of regular physical activity/ exercise in managing/reducing unwanted stress

Course Objectives … 4 Practice, identify the rationale, and critically appraise the role of efficient time management for stress reduction Practice, identify the rationale, and critically appraise the role of sound financial management for stress reduction Develop and implement a personal stress reduction plan Plan, implement, and evaluate stress reduction/management programs in family, school, community, worksite, or patient care settings