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Stress Management 1

Light University Online

Stress Management

LFCH 550

Module 1

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Module One

Table of Contents

Introduction to Stress Management Coaching Dwight Bain, M.A., Eric Scalise, Ph.D. and Jennifer Cisney, M.A. ................................................................. 3

Using the Stress Test to Measure and Manage Pressure Points Tom Whiteman, Ph.D. ................................................................................................................................................. 7

INTRODUCTION TO STRESS MANAGMENT COACHING

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Description There is a pressing need for competent Christian stress management coaches today. Dwight Bain, Dr. Eric Scalise, and Jennifer Cisney introduce this growing segment of Life Coaching and take a closer look at the various opportunities that are available. The importance of balanced living and the need for accountability is also emphasized.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to identify the physical effects of stress.

2. Gain the knowledge necessary to operate ethically as a Stress Management Coach.

3. Understand the importance of self-care as a coach and be able to

develop a personal plan of action for balanced living.

Introduction to Stress Management

Coaching

Video

Dwight Bain, M.A., Eric Scalise, Ph.D. and Jennifer Cisney, M.A.

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I. Introduction

If you burn out or rust out, either way, you are OUT!

The key is BALANCE! We live in an overstressed society and stress is not

a “respecter of persons”—it spans across every culture and every individual.

Be in the world but not of it!

II. Physical Effects of Stress

Stress causes unbalance in what’s going on inside of us chemically.

High stress will ripple through every area of life.

Everyone can benefit from stress coaching!

When you are likely as a coach, to see people reaching out, is when they’ve reached critical mass.

There is currently no orientation of prevention.

III. Ethical Principles for Stress Coaches A. Medical

1. Refer each client for a physical exam at the beginning of the coaching

process

2. Hold the client accountable to physical health

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B. Psychological / Psychiatric 1. Anxiety—client’s suffering from panic attacks need to be referred for

professional counseling

2. Depression—client’s suffering with depressive symptoms, suicidal ideations, thoughts of death, social isolation and withdrawal from others need to be referred for professional counseling

Holding clients accountable is a key skill for every Coach!

IV. Key Concepts in Stress Coaching

The Principle of Ownership: That which we think belongs to us, our nature is to take better care of it.

Every client needs to develop their own personal action plan for stress management.

As a Christian Coach, it is essential to take your client back to God’s Word.

Help clients make a list of their Top 10 beliefs—evaluate, explore and challenge each one as necessary.

1 out of every 4 prescriptions written in America is for psychotropic medication.

Self-Care Tips for Stress Coaches: Surround yourself with relatively unstressed people in your personal life.

Coaching Assignment: What areas are stressed in my life as a coach?

What’s in my bucket? How am I doing in my own stress management?

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V. Closing Thoughts

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Description Good stress management coaching begins with completing a thorough

assessment. Dr. Tom Whiteman describes the use of an effective measurement

tool to create a Stress Quotient. Related factors, the concept of optimal stress,

and individualized stress prevention plans are also covered.

Learning Objectives:

1. Be able to reproduce the Stress Quotient Formula.

2. Know how to help clients identify their current Stress Quotient and develop an individualized plan for stress prevention.

3. Be able to interpret the results of the Stress Quotient test

Using the Stress Test to Measure and

Manage Pressure Points

Video

Tom Whiteman, Ph.D.

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I. Introduction

Stress Quotient—

Optimal Stress—

Individualized Stress Management

Plan—

II. Stress Quotient Formula

SQ = (SN + SV) x A

F

SN = Stress Environments Work Stress

Relational Stress

Personal Stress

Community Stress

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Stress Environments + Stress Events

SV = Stress Events Major Stressors

Minor Stressors

Time

(Stress Environments + Stress Events) x Aggravators

A = Aggravators

(Stress Environments + Stress Events) x Aggravators

Fitness F = Fitness

Hobbies

Enjoyable activities

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What two areas will reap the most benefit?

What areas do I have most control over?

**Take the Stress Test for Yourself**

III. Interpretations of Results

A. >100 = Poor fitness score, High aggravators

B. General Areas of High Stress

1. Work

2. Home / Relationships



IV. Closing Thoughts

Coaching Assignment for Coaches and Clients: Narrow your list of stressors down to 5. That is, take the 5 things you need to work on the most based on your scores and write them down. Now, narrow that list down to 2. What are the two areas of your life you believe would help you begin managing your stress better than you are now? What is one thing you are going to do differently this week to manage your stress?

Remember, these are lifestyle changes. You will need to take 1 or 2 areas and begin working on them one at a time. You cannot make a lifestyle change overnight. Implement 1 change at a time, and lifestyle change will begin to take shape over the long haul.



APPENDIX A Stress Quotient Test



Stress Quotient Formula

SQ = (SN + SV) x A

F

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