Why do I want to take a stress management course?

Why do I want to take this course?

[ astronaut ] Review the course objectives and indicate whether the objectives seem compatible with your objectives and state why you would like to take this course. Email your answers to your instructor.

General Objectives

The student will identify the various factors that comprise the word "stress" including environmental conditions, appraisal of environmental situations, the interplay in the relationship between the individual and the environmental demands, and in identifying various coping strategies. The student will be introduced to the understanding and application of stress reduction techniques including basic information regarding , biofeedback, progressive relaxation, autogenic training, imagery, and meditation.

Learning Outcomes : Completion of the Course the student will be able to do the following:

1 Recognize the impact of stress on modern life.
2.Understand the body's biochemical reactions to stressors. 2.
3. Identify common stress indicators and stress related diseases.
4. Measure and monitor their own stress levels. 4.
5. Review various strategies to help cope with stressors more effectively.

Take the 16 PF Personality Questionnaire to measure your level of stress. (50 points) before completing your 10th lesson in order to receive full credit. If you are taking this course online then,email your instructor to receive your user name, password, and the URL the day before the due date in order to take the 16 PF inventory online. Be sure to include your real name as well as your email name.

If yoiu are taking this course in the real classroom setting then you will take the test in the real classroom setting on or before the due date.

If you are taking this class online, then email your lessons to Robert Brehm rbrehm@msn.com. You should review the section of (FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions concerning online courses before you begin your assignments.

* If you are taking this class in the real classroom setting, then hand in your work on the due date.

Required text: Brian Luke Seaward, Managing Stress, Principles and Strategies for Health and Well-being,6th ed., Boston: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2009 .

Required text: Merrily Manthey, Natural Medicine Handbook for People over 50, The Foundation for Excellence in Health Care, 1998, Kent, Post Office Box, 279, Kent, Washington

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