Stress Management Techniques
Credits: 2
Course Number: 10-546-107
Course Description
10-546-107 STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES ...understand the effects of stress on personal well-being. Learn, assess, and apply stress management techniques (relaxation, guided imagery, deep breathing techniques, and other holistic methods) for personal and client utilization. (Prerequisite: Accepted in the Wellness & Health Promotion program OR accepted into the Associate of Arts (A.A.) OR Associate of Science (A.S.) degree.
Course Typically Offered
Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.
How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?
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What will I learn?
- Examine stress.
- Describe the physiology of stress and the stress response.
- Describe the psychological effects of stress.
- Discuss how culture influences stress.
- Explain the connections between stress and disease.
- Explore stress-related coping strategies.
- Explore stress-related relaxation techniques.
- Engage in a self developed stress management strategy.
- Deliver a guided relaxation technique.