Managing Stress Level 2

• Defining stress
• The causes of stress in terms of three personality types
• The effects of stress in relation to physical, emotional and mental behaviour.

• The concepts of stressor and stress response.
• The concept of a holistic approach to a stress response.
• The major components in the activation of the stress response.

• The physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms of stress
• Stress indicator questionnaires
• The physical and emotional warning signs of stress

• Recognise coping responses to stress
• Non-responding behaviours

• A ten-point plan for dealing with stress

• A range of relaxation and stress relief measures

• A range of diet and nutritional behaviours which reduce stress
• The links between nutrition and stress
• The benefits of exercise in reducing stress
• The role of sleep in reducing stress

• The concept of self-esteem
• Self-esteem and personal analysis
• Composing personal development plan for improving self-esteem

• The importance of motivation in reducing stress
• The process of goal-setting
• Common effective time management techniques

Each unit is followed by a written tutor marked assignment (TMA), which is submitted and then marked by your tutor. You will not be required to take an external exam.