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, including using routines, relaxation techniques, and a stress log system.

Key Objectives Of The Course:

• Identify the best approach 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 

Module One: Getting Started            

• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Understanding Stress 

• What is Stress?
• What is Eustress?
• Understanding the Triple A Approach
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Three: Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle 

• Eating Properly 
• Exercising Regularly 
• Sleeping Well
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Four: Altering the Situation 

• The First A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations 
• Creating Effective Actions
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Five: Avoiding the Situation 

• The Second A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations 
• Creating Effective Actions
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Six: Accepting the Situation 

• The Third A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations 
• Creating Effective Actions
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Seven: Using Routines to Reduce Stress 

• Planning Meals 
• Organizing Chores 
• Using a To-Do List
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Eight: Environmental Relaxation Techniques 

• Finding a Sanctuary 
• Using Music
• Seeing the Humor
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Nine: Physical Relaxation Techniques 

• Soothing Stretches 
• Deep Breathing 
• Tensing and Relaxing 
• Meditation
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Ten: Coping with Major Events 

• Establishing a Support System 
• Creating a Plan
• Knowing When to Seek Help
• Case Study
• Review Questions
• 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
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up 

• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

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