Stress Management

Overview

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. Your participants will be shown how stress can be positive and negative, and we’ll look at the Triple A approach that will form the basis of this workshop.

The Stress Management 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. They will also understand what lifestyle elements they can change to reduce stress.

Module 1: Getting Started

Icebreaker
Housekeeping Items
Workshop Objectives

Module 2: Understanding Stress

What is Stress?
What is Eustress?
Understanding the Triple A Approach

Module 3: Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle

Eating Properly
Exercising Regularly
Sleeping Well

Module 4: Altering the Situation

The First A
Identifying Appropriate Situations
Creating Effective Actions

Module 5: Avoiding the Situation

The Second A
Identifying Appropriate Situations
Creating Effective Actions

Module 6: Accepting the Situation

The Third A
Identifying Appropriate Situations
Creating Effective Actions

Module 7: Using Routines to Reduce Stress

Planning Meals
Organizing Chores
Using a To-Do List

Module 8: Environmental Relaxation Techniques

Finding a Sanctuary
Using Music
Seeing the Humor

Module 9: Physical Relaxation Techniques

Soothing Stretches
Deep Breathing
Tensing and Relaxing
Meditation

Module 10: Coping with Major Events

Establishing a Support System
Creating a Plan
Knowing When to Seek Help

Module 11: 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 12: Wrapping Up

Words from the Wise
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluation