Title: Explain techniques for managing self-care.
Course: Mental Health Assisting Careers > Section: Developing Communication and Human Relation Skills

Explanation should include

- knowledge of the effects of stress on the body
- techniques for managing stress (e.g., coping skills, building/maintaining boundaries)
- implement strategies for promoting mental health well-being through self-care practices (e.g., diet, exercise).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does stress affect the whole person—physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually?
- How can prolonged or frequent exposure to stress threaten one’s health?
- How can meditation and relaxation techniques help manage stress?