Description
We are more conscious of our health today than ever before. But what about stress? Stress is a normal part of everyday life, and our picture of our overall health would not be complete without some consideration of how stress affects our emotional (and physical) health. This course will focus attention on stress management, specifically how to find a level of stress that is not only manageable, but useful for you, and how to avoid stress beyond that level. You will also learn the basics of good emotional health, how to improve your self-image and become more self-aware, and how your emotional health ties in to your physical health.
Textbook Chapters Include:
Part 1: Understanding Stress:
The Effects of Stress on Emotional Health
Recognizing Stress
Testing Your Stress Level
Identifying Behavior Patterns
The Three Stages of Stress
Identifying the Symptoms of Stress
The Effect of Stress on the Physical Self
Keeping the Adrenaline in Check
Examining Workplace Stress
Understanding Occupational Burnout
Finding the Right Amount of Stress
Part 2: Taking Responsibility for Your Own Stress:
Identifying the Stress in Your Life
Coping with Stress
Alleviating Stress at Work
Expressing Your Feelings
Using Stress Releases and Safety Valves
Part 3: Reducing Stress Through Biofeedback, Mindfulness, and Meditation:
Understanding Biofeedback
Developing Mindfulness
Practicing Meditation
Part 4: Improving Relationships with Self and Others:
Accepting Yourself as a Unique Individual
Sorting Realistic from Unrealistic Expectations
Assessing Your Strengths
Acknowledging Universal Human Needs
Building Better Relationships
Recognizing Negative Relationship Patterns
Part 5: Enhancing Your Emotional Health:
Understanding Emotional Maturity
Expressing Emotions Appropriately
Exploring Your Own Emotional Fitness
Building Self-Confidence
Solving Problems Openly
Ten Tips for Maintaining Emotional Fitness
Setting Personal Goals
Reviewing Your Personal Goals
