1. Stress Management
Course Objectives

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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