Stress Management/Healty Livng

Catalog description

This course examines the effects of stress as it relates to work, sports, academics and daily life. Topics include understanding the nature of stress, the physiological and psychological reactions to stress and its effects on health (psychoneuroimmunology), assessments of personal coping styles, strategies for coping effectively with stress, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, and positive self-talk. Emphasis is placed on practical application of stress management techniques in daily life.