Holistic Stress Management

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce undergraduate and graduate students to the field of holistic stress management. Stress will be understood from phsiological, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. The impact and role of physical activity, nutrition, sleep, cognitive coping skills, and relaxation techniques will be examined from the perspective of how they support health and prevent and/or alleviate the physical symptoms of stress when caring for self, patients, families, or others. Students will learn comprehensive principles, theories, and skills needed to effectively manage personal stress, and to understand the psychosomatic(mind-body-spirit) relationship. The course will support students to employ a holistic approach to stress management in both their personal and professional lives.