Stress Management

STRESS MANAGEMENT VPS100 COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is divided into 8 lessons as follows (students complete one assignment per lesson):
1.  Body Changes - The fight or flight response; the stress and immune system; long term problems; sources of stress
2.  Easy Living - Anxiety; panic; fear; controlling stress; goal setting; relaxation
3.  Pills and Alcohol - Drugs and alcohol; smoking; seeking help
4.  Self Esteem - Self esteem; social support;
5.  Managing Your Own Career - Career goals; career management
6.  Security and Decision Making - Self assurance; decision making; problem solving
7.  Relaxation and Nutrition - Relaxation; we are what we eat; nutrition, diet and weight loss
8.  Personality and Stress - Type A and Type B personalities; personality types and stress; personal style inventory
Duration: 100 hours

AIMS

• Identify changes that occur to the body as stress develops.
• Identify the relationship between lifestyle and stress.
• Discuss the impact of legal drugs on the psychology of a person.
• Discuss the importance of self esteem in minimizing stress.
• Determine options for career management that will minimize potential for stress.
• Identify and address security issues that impact on stress levels.
• Identify aspects of relaxation and nutrition in a person's life that may impact upon stress levels.
• Identify the relationship between stress and personality type.