Title: Describe techniques for managing stress.
Course: Individual Development (19260-36) > Section: Applying Effective Stress-Management Techniques

Description should include

- identifying types of stress (e.g., chronic, healthy, unhealthy)
- applying time-management techniques
- diffusing issues by talking with friends, family, or therapists
- relaxing or exercising
- meditating and practicing mindfulness
- following nutritional guidelines
- following sleep guidelines
- expressing oneself creatively
- removing unnecessary stress.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are stress-management techniques that you should utilize more effectively?
- How can prioritizing help manage stress?
- How is the ability to implement a variety of stress-management techniques beneficial?

Communication

- How can effective communication help manage stress?
- What communication techniques can be utilized to manage stress?
- What communication skills are needed to help diffuse issues?

Leadership

- What leadership techniques are needed to implement stress management?
- How can a leader help others identify effective stress-management techniques?

Management

- What are the benefits and cautions of seeking support from friends, family, or professional advisers to diffuse stress?
- How can you develop a plan to effectively manage stress?