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
Duration: 100 hours
AIMS
- Identify changes that occur to the body as stress develops.
- Identify the relationship between lifestyle and stress.
- Discuss the impact of legal drugs on the psychology of a person.
- Discuss the importance of self esteem in minimizing stress.
- Determine options for career management that will minimize potential for stress.
- Identify and address security issues that impact on stress levels.
- Identify aspects of relaxation and nutrition in a person’s life that may impact upon stress levels.
- Identify the relationship between stress and personality type.
