HE 204 - Stress Management

1. Analyze the holistic nature (mind-body-spirit) of stress management, and comprehend the mind-body connection of the stress and disease process;
2. Explore the psychoneuroimmunology interactions between psychological processes and the human nervous and immune systems;
3. Explore the comprehensive understanding of the physiological dynamics responsible for the fight-or-flight response and subsequent manifestations of various symptoms of target organ dysfunctions;
4. Demonstrate awareness of own personal strengths and limitations;
5. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of client-centered care that reflects an understanding of the pathophysiology of stress;
6.  Uses evidence based practice to guide utilization and health teaching of coping skills to pro-actively prevent and minimize stress related complications;
7. Participate in the practice of empirically sound stress management/ relaxation strategies and techniques as well as ways to increase brain neuroplasticity and learn to integrate these techniques into their daily living habits to help control stress and tension;
8. Identify culturally and spiritually appropriate health promotion and disease prevention interventions;                                                                                      
9. Participate in self-awareness practices( reflection of knowledge, values, ethics and beliefs) to optimize ongoing assessment and evidence based choices of health related behaviors;
10. Recognize the relationship between personal health, self-renewal and the ability to optimize personal health potential.