Psychology of Stress Management

The purpose of this course is to study the variety of perspectives on the nature, cause, and manifestation of stress. It provides a basic understanding of how neural and endocrine systems are affected by stress and how these effects lead to stress-related disorders. Various personality behavioral traits that place individuals at risk for stress-related disorders will also be discussed. The opportunity to practice a variety of coping/relaxation strategies used in negating the effects of harmful stress complements will also be available.