This is a Guided Self-Study .25 credit course. Upon registering, you will receive a textbook that includes activities and worksheets, a course outline and end of course quiz. You will have UP TO 30 days to complete this course.
Course Description and Audience:
We are more conscious of our health today than ever before. But what about stress? Stress is a normal part of everyday life, and our picture of our overall health would not be complete without some consideration of how stress affects our emotional (and physical) health. This course will focus attention on stress management, specifically how to find a level of stress that is not only manageable, but useful for you, and how to avoid stress beyond that level. You will also learn the basics of good emotional health, how to improve your self-image and become more self-aware, and how your emotional health ties in to your physical health.
Time to Complete: 30 days
Textbook Chapters Include:
Part 1:
- Understanding Stress
- The Effects of Stress on Emotional Health
- Recognizing Stress
- Testing Your Stress Level
- Identifying Behavior Patterns
- The Three Stages of Stress
- Identifying the Symptoms of Stress
- The Effect of Stress on the Physical Self
- Keeping the Adrenaline in Check
- Examining Workplace Stress
- Understanding Occupational Burnout
- Finding the Right Amount of Stress
Part 2:
- Taking Responsibility for Your Own Stress
- Identifying the Stress in Your Life
- Coping with Stress
- Alleviating Stress at Work
- Expressing Your Feelings
- Using Stress Releases and Safety Valves
Part 3:
- Reducing Stress Through Biofeedback, Mindfulness, and Meditation
- Understanding Biofeedback
- Developing Mindfulness
- Practicing Meditation
Part 4:
- Improving Relationships with Self and Others
- Accepting Yourself as a Unique Individual
- Sorting Realistic from Unrealistic Expectations
- Assessing Your Strengths
- Acknowledging Universal Human Needs
- Building Better Relationships
- Recognizing Negative Relationship Patterns
Part 5:
- Enhancing Your Emotional Health
- Understanding Emotional Maturity
- Expressing Emotions Appropriately
- Exploring Your Own Emotional Fitness
- Building Self-Confidence
- Solving Problems Openly
- Ten Tips for Maintaining Emotional Fitness
- Setting Personal Goals
- Reviewing Your Personal Goals
Audience: Anyone who wants to manage stress and improve their personal and professional life.