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Stress Management
Positive and negative stress is a
constant influence on all of our lives. The trick is to maximize the
positive stress and to minimize the negative stress. This workshop will
give participants a three-option method for addressing any stressful
situation, as well as a toolbox of personal skills.
Workshop
outline:
Module One: Getting Started
Icebreaker - Ground rules - The parking lot - Workshop objectives -
Action plans and evaluation forms
Module Two: Understanding Stress
What is Stress? - What is Eustress? - Understanding the Triple A
Approach
Module Three: Creating Stress-Reducing Lifestyle
Eating Properly - Exercising Regularly - Sleeping Well
Module Four: Altering the Situation
The First A - Identifying Appropriate Situations - Creating Effective
Actions
Module Five: Avoiding the Situation
The Second A - Identifying Appropriate Situations - Creating Effective
Actions
Module Six: Accepting the Situation
The Third A - Identifying Appropriate Situations - Creating Effective
Actions
Module Seven: Using Routines to Reduce Stress
Planning Meals - Organizing Chores - Using a To-Do List
Module Eight: Environmental Relaxation Techniques
Finding a Sanctuary - Using Music - Seeing the Humour
Module Nine: Physical Relaxation Techniques
Soothing Stretches - Deep Breathing - Tensing and Relaxing - Medication
Module Ten: Coping with Major Events
Establishing a Support System - Creating a Plan - Knowing When to
Seek Help
Module Eleven: Our Challenge to You
Creating a Stress Log - Week One: Recording Events - Week Two:
Identifying Stressors and Creating a Plan - Week Three: Creating New
Habits - Reviewing and Evaluating
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise - Review of Parking Lot - Lessons Learned -
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
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Instructor Guide |
66 |
pages |
Participant Guide |
47 |
pages |
Slides |
57 |
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