HLTH 1040 - Stress Management

1. Definition of Stress
2. Relaxation techniques
3. Mindfulness
4. Unique stressors of college
5. Sources of stress: time, academics, and money
6. Interpersonal and environmental stress
7. Coping with grief, loss, and trauma
8. Unhealthy coping
9. Social support and spirituality
10. Eustress and distress
11. The stress process
12. Signs and symptoms of stress
13. Coping with stress
14. Healthy lifestyle for stress prevention
15. Campus Resources

1. define the concepts of stress, perception, strain, long-term outcomes, coping and relaxation.
2. explain the components of the stress process.
3. identify the potential harmful effects of stress, including physical, emotional, psychological, occupational and societal effects.
4. list the leading sources of stress for college students.
5. describe best practices for addressing interpersonal conflicts, academic stress, financial stress and effective management of time.
6. describe effective means for coping with grief, loss, and trauma.
7. explain mindfulness and the benefits of practicing mindfulness.
8. recognize the relationships between unresolved stress, depression, and anxiety.
9. assess the impact of various lifestyle choices on one’s potential for and perception of stress.
10. describe the relationship between resilience, altruism, and happiness and discuss the impact each of these concepts has on the perception and experience of stress.
11. discuss the role of social support and spirituality in managing and coping with stress.
12. explain the various coping techniques for stress.
13. identify and access appropriate campus resources that can help students with concerns related to stress, mental health, time management, health issues, and other concerns.

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