Formerly Psych106i

Course Description
Course involves learning new techniques that help bridge personal transitions in life and in college, including learning to manage stress to remain balanced and healthy.

Course Content
A. Definition of stress
B. A culture of stress
C. Relaxation exercises
D. Self-talk awareness and exercises
E. Minimize stressful reactions
F. Role-playing techniques

Student Outcomes
1. Define stress within the current culture

2. Examine stress and evaluate its negative effects

3. Identify and analyze personal cues of, and reactions to stress

4. Construct reactions to decrease stress

5. Develop and apply new techniques for managing stress

Degree Outcomes
Critical Thinking Students will integrate experience, reason, and information to design and apply effective responses to stress.

Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20