Distance Education Course Stress Management (VPS100)
Who isn't under stress these days? While many used to ignore it, the importance of actively alleviating stress in our everyday live's can not be over-rated as the incidence of people suffering and even dying from stress related conditions reaches epidemic proportions. No-matter what industry profession or walk of life you are from, learning about stress management can assist yourself, clients, family and friends to combat this increasing health concern.
AIMS
Anxiety, tension, mental and emotional strain are all common in today’s busy society.This correspondence course gives students an insight into the latest techniques available to help alleviate stress.
Duration
100 Hours (you study at your own pace).
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
WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS COURSE
Here are some examples of some of the exercises you may undertake in this course:
You may know of, or have a friend in a highly stressful occupation (eg. Doctor, Policeman, Teacher, Manager). Arrange an appointment and interview them, find out about the stresses involved in their job, the people they work with, and how they cope
Talk to some of your friends and acquaintances. Find out what type of work they do, how long they work for, and if possible, the reasons why they work. What sort of things do they do at work & at home that cause them stress or tire them out? What activities do they do, that they enjoy, and that help relax them?
Talk to friends or relatives who are or have been smokers. Ask such questions as why did you startsmoking; how long have you been smoking; how many cigarettes (or pipes, or cigars) do you smoke a day; are they aware of the health risks; what do their family, etc. think of their smoking; do they get hassled by other people about their smoking; have they tried to give it - if they were successful thenhow hard was it, if not successful then why?
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