Stress Management

1 Getting Started
• Icebreaker
• Ground rules
• The parking lot
• Workshop objectives
• Action plans and evaluation forms

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

3 Creating Stress-Reducing Lifestyle
• Eating Properly
• Exercising Regularly
• Sleeping Well

4 Altering the Situation
• The First A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions

5 Avoiding the Situation
• The Second A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions

6 Accepting the Situation
• The Third A
• Identifying Appropriate Situations
• Creating Effective Actions

7 Using Routines to Reduce Stress
• Planning Meals
• Organizing Chores
• Using a To-Do List

8 Environmental Relaxation Techniques
• Finding a Sanctuary
• Using Music
• Seeing the Humour

9 Physical Relaxation Techniques
• Soothing Stretches
• Deep Breathing
• Tensing and Relaxing
• Medication

10 Coping with Major Events
• Establishing a Support System
• Creating a Plan
• Knowing When to Seek Help

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

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