Best Practices for Surviving Stress

This book is the training manual only and does not consist of the videos and other materials that are a part of this program. Complete training workshop can be found at https: //www.healthyvisions.net/product/stress-workshop/TABLE OF CONTENTSModule One: Getting StartedSelf-AssessmentHow Vulnerable are You to Stress?Understanding How the Body Responds to StressModule Two: Understanding StressWhat is Stress?Understanding the Triple A ApproachModule Three: Creating a Stress-Reducing LifestyleEating ProperlySleeping WellModule Four: Altering the SituationUnderstanding the Limbic SystemThe First AIdentifying Appropriate SituationsCreating Effective ActionsModule Five: Avoiding the SituationThe Second AIdentifying Appropriate SituationsCreating Effective ActionsModule Six: Accepting the SituationThe Third AIdentifying Appropriate SituationsCreating Effective ActionsModule Seven: Using Routines to Reduce StressPlanning MealsTen Foods That Relieve Stress?Organizing ChoresUsing a To-Do ListModule Eight: Environmental Relaxation TechniquesFinding a SanctuaryUsing MusicSeeing the HumorModule Nine: Physical Relaxation TechniquesSoothing StretchesDeep BreathingTensing and RelaxingMeditationModule Ten: Coping with Major EventsEstablishing a Support SystemCreating a PlanKnowing When to Seek HelpModule Eleven: The Challenge to YouCreating a Stress LogWeek One: Recording EventsWeek Two: Identifying Stressors and Creating a PlanWeek Three: Creating New HabitsReviewing and EvaluatingModule Twelve: Wrapping UpWords from the WiseRecommended Reading List