Personal Stress Reduction

If your current methods of coping with stress isn’t contributing to your greater emotional and physical health, it’s time to find healthier ones. Managing your stress begins with identifying the stress sources in your life. Although it isn't as easy as it sounds, this Personal Stress Reduction course, offered by our accredited school partners, will help you find these sources and take charge of your thoughts, emotions and the way you deal with problems. Included in this course discovering what stress is, how to relax and connect with your mind and body, and how to change your perspective and handle your life better. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

Personal Stress Reduction Module 1 What is Stress? No one can avoid all of the things that contribute to stress, but you can learn new approaches to balance the effects. In module one, we will examine the potential causes of stress, types of stress, and what affects stress can have on a person. Also included in this module is children and stress. Causes of Stress Types of Stress Effects of Stress Mindfulness Children and Stress Personal Stress Reduction Module 2 The Mind/Body/Spirit Connection Relaxation techniques and regular exercise stimulate serotonin production and quell stress and anxiety in much the same was as antidepressants. In module two, we will look at how the basics of stress management and how to achieve and maintain good health. Exercise Yoga and Tai chi Qigong Sleep and Nutrition Herbology Personal Stress Reduction Module 3 Relaxation Techniques and Body Work There are many ways to slow down and enjoy the proven mind/body/spirit benefits of mindful relaxation. Because of the human need to connect, it’s very beneficial to be touched and massaged. In module three, we will examine the relaxation response and techniques that work for every individual. The Relaxation Response Guided Imagery and Affirmations Color and Light Therapy Massage Therapies Energy Therapies Personal Stress Reduction Module 4 Diversion and Changing Perspective Do you like to take vacations? Go to the spa? Do you have relaxing hobbies? Module four will look at types of diversions individuals need to relax and relieve their mind and body from everyday stress. Also included in module four is how your perspective changes as your body and mind relaxes. Spas and Home Sanctuary Hobbies Social Support Ritual and Humor Anger Management

All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements: Internet Connection • Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless) Hardware Requirements • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended Software Requirements • Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx) • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended • Cookies MUST be enabled • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) • Adobe PDF Reader

This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.