Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions
- Explain the following
intervention strategies and their applications:
- Behavioral Rehearsal
- Cognitive Restructuring/Reframing
- Stress Inoculation
- Systematic Desensitization
- Anger Management
- Thought Stopping Techniques
- Control and Perception
of Control
- Self-Esteem Enhancement
- Goal Setting
- Active (Reflective)
Listening
- Strategies for Coping
with Deprivational Stress (Lack of Stimulation and Challenge)
- Modification of Life-style
(Nutrition, Sleep, etc.)
- Explain the concept
of self-monitoring.
- Discuss the importance
of candid, two-way communication for stress management.
- "Unhealthful
Stoicism" sound
clip (aiff format - 260 K)
- Explain the use of
cueing strategies in stress management training.
- Explain the problem
of resistance in changing behaviors that are stress-inducing.
- Discuss the role of
adaptation, flexibility and adjustment in stress management.
- "Making Adjustments"
sound clip (aiff
format - 430 K)
- Recognize appropriate
physiological arousal
- Explain how each of
the following self-evaluation instruments (questionnaires) can be used to
facilitate awareness:
- locus of control
- Type A behavior
- self-esteem
- social support
- interpersonal skills
- physical activity
- nutrition
- eating patterns
- sleeping patterns
- coping skills.