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Positive and negative stress is a constant influence on all of our lives; the key is to maximize the positive and to minimize the negative. The Stress Management workshop will give participants a three-option method for addressing any stressful situation. Participants will be shown how stress can be both positive and negative, and will examine the Triple A approach that will form the basis of this workshop. In addition, participants will be provided with a toolbox of personal skills to use when managing stress including establishing routines, relaxation techniques, maintaining a stress log system, and implementing lifestyle changes.

Course Objectives:

• Identify the best appro ach 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

Course Outline:



Stress Management

Module One: Understanding Stress

• What is Stress?

• What is Eustress?

• Understanding the “Triple A” Approach

Module Two: Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle

• Diet

• Exercise

• Sleep

Module Three: Altering the Situation

• The First “A”

• Identify Appropriate Situations

• Create Effective Actions

Module Four: Avoiding the Situation

• The Second “A”

• Identify Appropriate Situations

• Create Effective Actions

Module Five: Accepting the Situation

• The Third “A”

• Identify Appropriate Situations

• Create Effective Actions

Module Six: Using Routines to Reduce Stress

• Meals

• Chores

• To-Do Items

Module Seven: Environmental Relaxation Techniques

• Find a Sanctuary

• Music

• Humor

Module Eight: Physical Relaxation Techniques

• Stretch

• Breath

• Tensing and Relaxing

• Meditation

Module Nine: Coping with Major Events

• Support Systems

• Create a Plan

• Knowing When to Seek Help

Module Ten: Our Challenge to You

• Create a Stress Log

• Week One

• Week Two

• Week Three

• Review and Evaluate

Module Eleven: Assignment Review / Wrap Up