Stress Management

Objectives of this unit

In this unit you will develop skills that will help you cope with tension and anxiety, resulting from personal or school life.
1. Recognize the signs of stress and anxiety.
2. Develop a list of recommendations for dealing with your stress.

Readings

Signs of stress http://www.d.umn.edu/hlthserv/counseling/stress_symptoms.html
Symptoms http://www.unc.edu/depts/unc_caps/SympSts.html
Anxiety http://www.byu.edu/ccc/counseling/anxiety.shtml
Managing stress http://www.byu.edu/ccc/counseling/managing.shtml
Exercise http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/career/EXERCIZ.HTM
Meditation http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/career/MED.htm
Ten self-care techniques http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/bryan/webstres.htm

Assignment

1. In a paragraph or two describe some symptoms of stress or anxiety that at some time you have recognized in yourself.
2. Develop a list of recommendations for dealing with your stress.

Resources developed by John Fisher <fisher@fisherhouse.com> for Yellowhead Tribal College