Module 3 (Ch I-2) Lesson Plan-8Wk9th ed. - Managing Stress - Well-Being-1.docx

Description

This second of three chapters on personal skills builds on the foundation of self-awareness and sets the stage for creative problem solving. The session focuses on managing personal stress including effective management of time. We review three main components of a model of stress management: stressors, reactions, and resiliency. We also look at some things we can do to increase our well-being.

One helpful framework for understanding stress is Lewin’s Force Field Analysis which suggests that behavior is a product of “driving” forces that push behavior toward one level and “restraining” forces that inhibit or block that behavior change. Stressors can be seen as driving forces that can create negative reactions by driving the individual toward physiological and psychological dysfunctions. The restraining forces comprise one’s resiliency. Negative reactions to stress can be counterbalanced or prevented if individuals consciously increase their restraining forces.

This chapter introduces strategies we can use to (ideally) permanently eliminate a source of stress, or, if that’s not possible, build our resilience to the stress, or third, at least give us temporary relief from the stress. Applying these approaches will help each of us be a more effective manager.

Objectives

By the end of this module, a successful learner should be able to:

Gain an understanding of the importance of managing personal stress.
Gain an understanding of the impact of stress as well as strategies for managing stress
Assess the impact of stress on their own lives
Assess their ability to effectively manage their time

Activities – Module 3

The learning activities for Module 3, (Chapter I-2) include:

First, Complete all of the diagnostic surveys for managing stress included in Chapter two as well as the additional surveys provided to the student by the instructor. Note: Please complete the assessments before you read the material in the chapter.

Note: Complete the Stress Management Assessment twice: first as part of the survey battery. Then, complete it again (post) after you have done the reading and completed the exercises and assignments.

The following assessments in Bold are in the PIA area in MyMananagementLab. The non-bold assessments are in the text

Stress Management Assessment (Pre and Post versions)
Time Management Assessment
Are You a Type A Personality? [Note: You must access this via the Multi-Media Library]
Social Readjustment Rating Scale
Sources of Personal Stress (Not available in MML. However, see Stress Management Worksheet listed below in Supplemental Resources).
Psychological Flourishing Scale

NOTE: The following assessments, worksheets, and information are located in the Module 3 Course Material Resources file:

Procrastinator’s Survey
Time Management Worksheet
Stress Management Worksheet
Hardy Personality Explanation Handout
Time Log

Read Chapter 2 – Skill Learning section that discusses the above assessments.
Review Module 3 (Chapter I-2) PowerPoint – “Managing Personal Stress.”
Watch the video – “East Haven Fire Department” (Note: this is within MML under “Assignments > Do Homework’ for Chapter 2).
Review the questions associated with the “East Haven Fire Department.” DO NOT WRITE ANY RESPONSE. Simply review and think about these questions.
Complete the Discussion Question (D0301) – “Personal Opinion About Stress Management.”
Complete Assignment (A0301) – “Personal Principles Statement.”
Complete Assignment (A0302) – “My Time Management Techniques.”
Post Journal entries – Assignment (P0201). Continue to make entries in your journal regarding experiences, applications/results, lessons learned etc. in keeping with this earlier personal assignment.
NOTE: THERE IS NO GTT SESSION this week!!!