“I cannot and should not be cured of my stress, but merely taught to enjoy it.” —Hans Selye “I cannot and should not be cured of my stress, but merely taught to enjoy it.” —Hans Selye

HW410 – Stress-Critical Issues in Management and Prevention Beth Hart, M.P.H.

Today’s Outline Introductions Review Course Policies and Procedures (Syllabus) Unit 1 summary

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Introduction  Where do you live?

Introduction  What is your major?

Introduction  Favorite hobby/interest?

Course Materials Software: Microsoft Word is required for all Kaplan Courses Text 1: Managing Stress with Workbook Text 2: Why Zebra’s don’t get Ulcers

Course Communications AIM: ebbhart

Overview Read the syllabus and rubrics Guidelines for Discussion Board Initial post by Saturday Interaction with peers is critical - engage in 2 additional posts by Tuesday Post need to be substantive (need to advance the discussion) - keep the course room alive

Grading Criteria

Assignments: Late Policy

Seminar Participation Interesting Concepts and Discussion We will learn more from each other during these discussions Try your best to make it & stay the entire time

Unit 9 Final project

Unit 1: The Nature of Stress Information to Remember:  Key learning point from the unit about The Nature of Stress Resources: Exercises:  List the title (s) of Exercise (s) selected to include in the resource guide Tools: Journal Writing:  List the title (s)of Journal Writing (s)selected to include in the resource guide

Keys to Success Post early-reply to at least 2 other students READ MY POSTS Read the feedback from grade book. Keep track of all assignments due me if you have issues

Syllabus Questions: Do you have any?

Course Topics Unit 1: The Nature of Stress Unit 2: The Physiology of Stress Unit 3: Psychology of Stress Unit 4: Personality Traits and the Human Spirituality Unit 5: Dealing with Stress: Coping Unit 6: Relaxation Techniques: Breathing, Meditation, and Mental Imagery Unit 7: Nutrition and Stress Unit 8: Physical Exercise and Activity Unit 9: Applying Stress Management Techniques to Your Professional Life Unit 10: Applying Stress Management Techniques to your Personal Life

Unit 1 Summary

Types of Stress Eustress (good stress) Neustress (neutral stress) Distress (bad stress)

General Adaptation Syndrome Stage 1: Alarm Reaction Stage 2: Stage of Resistance Stage 3: Stage of Exhaustion Stage 1: Alarm Reaction Stage 2: Stage of Resistance Stage 3: Stage of Exhaustion Hans Selye’s

Stress in a Changing World Stress in a Changing World

Technostress Information Overload Boundaries Privacy Ethics Less Family Time Computer Dating Outdated Technology The Digital Divide Information Overload Boundaries Privacy Ethics Less Family Time Computer Dating Outdated Technology The Digital Divide

College Stress Roommate Dynamics Professional Pursuits Academic Deadlines Financial Aid/Loans Budgeting Your Money Lifestyle Behaviors Peer Groups/Pressure Exploring Sexuality Frienships Intimate Relationships Professional Career Path Roommate Dynamics Professional Pursuits Academic Deadlines Financial Aid/Loans Budgeting Your Money Lifestyle Behaviors Peer Groups/Pressure Exploring Sexuality Frienships Intimate Relationships Professional Career Path

Occupational Stress Occupational Stress

The American Institute on Stress reports that 80% of workers report feeling job-related stress resulting in burnout, absenteeism, and presenteeism. The American Institute on Stress reports that 80% of workers report feeling job-related stress resulting in burnout, absenteeism, and presenteeism.

Conclusion Read the Syllabus Complete the Readings Contribute to the discussion Complete journals & exercises Learn from each other, I will Use what you learn