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- Personal Stress Reflection (100-150 words)
Include 2 pictures for this photoessay. The first picture should illustrate a key stressor for you (refer to Week 10 sl
ideas). The second picture should illustrate how you would like to cope with this stressor. There is no need to des
your photos, focus your written response on the prompt below. You may use pexels, pixabay, unsplash or your ow
photos, if appropriate.
Your written response should address how you are doing in regards to coping with a major stressor in your life. Ex
you are progressing towards your goal of how you would like to manage this, or if there is some action you want t
between now and your final portfolio to improve your stress coping skills. - Peer Engagement (100-150 words)
Reflect on your experiences of discussing stress with your peers in this course (e.g. through interactive discussio
class). Use a specific example to explain how the experiences of your peers regarding stress are similar to or diffe
from your own. - Stressful thinking, Chapter 6 (100-250 words)
This question is based on the activity on page 139-141 of the Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook (Chapt
Explain what you learned about yourself as a result of going through the ABCDE steps. Identify one thing you wo
differently in the future. - Goal Setting and Time Management, Chapter 7 (100-250 words)
This question is based on the activity on pages 224-226 of the Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook (Chap
Explain the extent to which your time was (or was not) aligned with your values and goals), and identify the chang
decided to make as a result. A thorough answer will draw upon insights gained from completing the activities that
precede this exercise. - Psychological and Spiritual Relaxation Methods, Chapter 8 (100-250 words)
This is based on your chosen workbook activity for Week 8 (e.g. visualization, meditation). What did you learn abo
yourself from the experience, and what would you do differently moving forward? Provide enough detail and insig
(based on what you learned) to demonstrate that you not only performed this activity a minimum of three times, b
engaged in deep reflection. - Physical Relaxation Methods, Chapter 9 (100-250 words)
This is based on your chosen workbook activity for Week 8 (e.g. body scan, progressive muscle relaxation). What
you learn about yourself from the experience, and what would you do differently moving forward? Provide enough
and insight (based on what you learned) to demonstrate that you not only performed this activity a minimum of thr
times, but also engaged in deep reflection. - Burnout, Chapter 10 (100-250 words)
For this exercise, you will need to reflect on a current job that you have, or a job you would like to have in the futu
sure to identify the field). Identify factors that you believe may contribute to burnout in this role (e.g. workload,
interactions with customers, etc.). Discuss steps you plan to take to prevent burnout in this role. - Article Analysis (200-300 words)
Select ONE article from the options listed below. Provide a brief overview of the study and findings in your own wo
being sure to identify the stress management techniques that were used. Explain the extent to which these techn
were (or were not) effective in helping to improve the well-being of college students. Make sure you make it clear
article you are referencing. For example: Huberty et al. (2019)
Impact of a Yoga and Meditation Intervention on Students’ Stress and Anxiety Levels.
Lemay V, Hoolahan J, Buchanan A.
Am J Pharm Educ. 2019 Jun;83(5):7001. doi: 10.5688/ajpe7001.
Effectiveness of an 8-Week Web-Based Mindfulness Virtual Community Intervention for University Students on
Symptoms of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial.
El Morr C, Ritvo P, Ahmad F, Moineddin R; MVC Team.
JMIR Ment Health. 2020 Jul 17;7(7):e18595. doi: 10.2196/18595.
Efficacy of the Mindfulness Meditation Mobile App “Calm” to Reduce Stress Among College Students: Randomize
Controlled Trial.
Huberty J, Green J, Glissmann C, Larkey L, Puzia M, Lee C.
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2019 Jun 25;7(6):e14273. doi: 10.2196/14273.
Differential Effect of Level of Self-Regulation and Mindfulness Training on Coping Strategies Used by University
Students.
Fuente J, Mañas I, Franco C, Cangas AJ, Soriano E.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Oct 11;15(10):2230. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15102230.
The Effects of a Campus Forest-Walking Program on Undergraduate and Graduate Students’ Physical and
Psychological Health.
Bang KS, Lee I, Kim S, Lim CS, Joh HK, Park BJ, Song MK.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2017 Jul 5;14(7):728. doi: 10.3390/ijerph14070728. - Personal Recommendation (100-250 words)
Based on your knowledge of stress management techniques and experiences to date, which techniques do you b
are most important to teach to college students? What do you believe is the best way for students to access such
instruction (e.g. recorded videos, class lectures in person or online, self-paced coursework, app, campus events,
classes at a campus recreation center)? Provide your rationale for this recommendation. If you need help coming
with ideas or building a strong rationale, visit this resource.
