Stress Management Course Outline:
Module One: Getting Started
 Icebreakers
 Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Understanding Stress
 What is Stress?
 What is Eustress?
 Understanding the Triple A Approach
Module Three: Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle
 Eating Properly
 Exercising Regularly
 Sleeping Well

Module Four: Altering the Situation
 The First A
 Identifying Appropriate Situations
 Creating Effective Actions
Module Five: Avoiding the Situation
 The Second A
 Identifying Appropriate Situations
 Creating Effective Actions
Module Six: Accepting the Situation
 The Third A
 Identifying Appropriate Situations
 Creating Effective Actions
Module Seven: Using Routines to Reduce Stress
 Planning Meals
 Organizing Chores
 Using a To-Do List
Module Eight: Environmental Relaxation Techniques
 Finding a Sanctuary
 Using Music
 Seeing the Humor

Module Nine: Physical Relaxation Techniques
 Soothing Stretches
 Deep Breathing
 Tensing and Relaxing
 Meditation
Module Ten: Coping with Major Events
 Establishing a Support System
 Creating a Plan
 Knowing When to Seek Help
Module Eleven: Our Challenge to You
 Creating a Stress Log
 Week One: Recording Events
 Week Two: Identifying Stressors and Creating a Plan
 Week Three: Creating New Habits
 Reviewing and Evaluating
Module Twelve: Wrapping up
 Lessons Learned
 Completion of Action Plans and Evaluation