Stress Management Programme For Secondary School Students: A Practical Resource for Schools

by Sarah McNamara

Overview

This is a resource pack for teachers to use in classrooms to help students combat stress. As well as the theory, it presents photocopiable worksheets. The pack covers the following areas:

* preparing for exams
* learning study skills
* building self-confidence and self-esteem
* coping with relationships and family problems
* diet and exercise issues.

The information is presented in an accessible way and there are plenty of follow-up activities and strategies for coping. Everything is geared towards making it readable and interesting for young people without losing sight of the needs of the curriculum.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415238397
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/01/2001
Edition description:	SPIRAL
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Sarah McNamara

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Stress and Coping; 2. Mental Ways of Coping with Stress; 3. Physical Ways of Coping with Stress 4. Study Skills and Time Management; 5. Communication and Interpersonal Skills; 6. Treating Yourself Right

Editorial Reviews

This resource provides a tool for teachers and care providers in helping young people learn skills that will enable them to handle challenging situations. The essence of the stress management program is preventative and adopts an experiential approach to learning, emphasizing confidentiality within the group, flexibility within a well-established structure, and the right of students to participate at a level at which they are comfortable. Topics include an introduction to stress and coping, mental and physical strategies, communication and interpersonal skills, boosting self-confidence and self-esteem, preventing and coping with depression and anxiety, and study skills, exam preparation and time management. Sarah McNamara is a psychologist, researcher and consultant. Plastic spiral binding. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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