▲PARNELL Learning - Vital Skills Workshops

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