Product Description
Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way we respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to our overall well-being. This 5 CEU class will walk you through the many ways to alleviate the stress in your life and information you can share with your clients.
Course Outline:
Chapter 1: STRESS
- Stress and Anxiety go Hand in Hand
- Understanding the Stress Response
- What are Eustress and Distress?
- Why is Eustress Good for you?
- How to Promote Eustress
Chapter 2: ANXIETY
- Keeping Anxiety Healthy When It Crops Up
- What to Do if Anxiety Becomes Unhealthy
- Understanding Anxiety Disorders
- Covid-19: The Impact
Chapter 3: ANXIETY DISORDERS
- General Anxiety Disorders
- Panic Disorders
- Social Anxiety Disorders
- Specific Phobia
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Co-concurring Disorders
Chapter 4: STRESS MANAGEMENT
- Avoid Unnecessary Stress
- The Power of Music
- Change Your Expectations
- Change Your Perspective (Reframing the Problem)
- Reading is Therapeutic
- Be Assertive
- Get into Nature
- Ecotherapy
- Let Go of Perfectionism
- Gratitude Helps Minimize Stress
- A Few Minutes of “Me” Time
- Benefits of Laughter
- Social Support Helps
- The Relaxation Response
- Breathing Exercises
- From Harvard: Ways of Fighting Stress
- Certain Foods Counter Stress
- Exercise and Movement
- Get Your Sleep
- Time Management and Stress
- Counselling/ Talk Therapy
- Delegate
- Link Between Procrastination and Stress
- Self-medicating, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress
- Prioritize Your Tasks and Organize Your Space
- Over-committing can Lead to Stress
- Micro-productivity
- Reduce Sugar Intake
Chapter 5: WHAT MASSAGE THERAPY CAN DO FOR THE BODY
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