Stress management

Year
1

Academic year
2023-2024

Code
02051757

Subject Area
Geroscience and Health Management

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
6.0

Type
Elective

Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Teaching Methods

Conversation, presentation, conceptual clarification, exercises, group activities.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Assess and analyze the symptoms, causes and effects of daily stressors.

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

1. Stress awareness
2. Relaxation techniques
3. Cognitive restructuring
4. Assertive communication
5. Time management and procrastination
6. Mindfulness for stress reduction
7. Developing a stress reduction plan

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

1. Romas, J. A. & Sharma, M. (2017). Practical stress management: A comprehensive workbook 7th edition. London: Academic Press - Elsevier Inc.

2. Anisman, H. (2015). Stress and Your Health From Vulnerability to Resilience. West Sussex: John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.

3. Smith, R. E., & Ascough, J. C. (2016). Promoting emotional resilience: Cognitive-affective stress management training. New York: The Guilford Press.

4. Olpin, M. & Hesson, M. (2014). Stress management for life a research-based, experiential approach. Boston, MA: Cengage.