Stress Management HESC 342 - California State University, Fullerton

General Information
Instructor:
California State University, Fullerton
HESC/KNES 342 Stress Management
Summer 2013
Paul Gluch, Ph.D.
E-Mail: pgluch@fullerton.edu
I check my email daily Mon. thru Fri. and will respond to your emails within 24 hours. For emails
sent to me over the weekend, I will respond on Monday.
Course Description
Physiological and psychological stress and its effect on health will be explored.
Techniques for management of stress will be discussed and practiced. This course
meets the General Education requirement for Area E, Lifelong Learning and Self-
Development.
Required Course Materials
1. Gluch, P. Stress Management for Highly Effective People eBook, Version 2.0;
Costa Mesa, CA: Psynergy Publication, 2006.
This eBook can be purchased on the website
http://www.commuterstress.com/products.htm Please note that the eBook and Audiobook can only be
accessed at this web page
An optional audiobook version of the eBook can be purchased on the same site. Audiobook
purchase includes the eBook.
2. Olpin, M. & Hesson, M. Stress management for life, 3rd edition; Wadsworth
Publishing; Cengage Learning, 2013. ISBN: 9781111987251
This book is purchased at the Titan bookstore
- Journal articles and additional course material will be accessed on the TITANium elearning
interface
Hardware Requirements for both PC and Mac
Processor: 2GHz Core 2 Duo Processor or Equivalent
Memory: 2GB RAM
Monitor: 17" monitor (32 bit color) set to 1024 X 768 resolution
(recommended)
Optical
Drive:
8X DVD-ROM/CD-RW Player (recommended as needed)
Hard Drive: 250 GB
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Network: Ethernet 10/100
Sound: Speakers
Printer: Inkjet or laser printer
Software Requirements
Operating (PC) Windows 7 Service Pack 1 32-bit
System: (Mac) Mac OSX 10.5.11
MS Office: (PC) Microsoft Office 2007 software package
(Mac) Microsoft Office 2008
Or compatible software program
Anti-Virus: Current Anti-Virus software updated monthly (preferred Microsoft
Security Essentials).
Web (PC) Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 or higher, Mozilla Firefox 5 or
Browser: higher, and Google Chrome.
(Mac) Mozilla Firefox 5 or higher, Safari and Google Chrome.
• Do not use the AOL Web browser or any other type
of proprietary Web browser, as they typically time
you out when completing Titanium assignments.
Plug-ins: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Java, Apple Quick
Time
Internet Reliable Internet availability from home via an Internet Service
Service Provider (ISP) is required. Internet access at work may not
Provider: allow enough time to complete assignments. "Firewalls" may
impede access to online courses from work and also from home.
Email: Email account must be able to send and receive attachments up
to 5Mb in size.
Skills: You should be proficient in using the World Wide Web and email.
You are required to have an e-mail address; your CSUF email
account is sufficient. You should be proficient in Word
Processing: attachments, spell check, copy and paste, etc.
Appropriate Online Behavior:
See Netiquette guidelines at:
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html
Course Objectives
a. To understand the physiological and psychological effects of stress
b. To understand somatic and behavioral techniques in dealing with stress
c. To apply stress management concepts through experiential learning
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Course Content Outline:
1. The nature of stress - positive and negative effects of stress
2. Causes of stress - physiological, psychological, social/financial, environmental, and
philosophical stressors.
3. Consequences of stress – effects of chronic-level stress on physiology; the
performance/activation relationship
4. Communication – gender differences; active listening; assertiveness; public speaking
stress
5. Constructive stress management; controlling stressors; proactivity; the importance of
awareness
6. Mind/body stress management techniques; relaxation; exercise and stress;
meditation
7. Behavioral stress management techniques; goal setting; time management;
8. Cognitive stress management techniques; interpretation and perception of stressors;
visualization; self-talk monitoring; affirmations; meditation
9. Resiliency – Using your physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual resources to thrive
and self-actualize.
Course Process Objectives:
Through active participation in the various components of this course, the student will:
1. Develop an understanding of how we experience distress and eustress.
2. Understand that our stress management ability begins with taking responsibility for
our thoughts, our feelings, and behaviors.
3. Increase his or her ability to identify stressors as well as the physical, mental, and
behavioral manifestations of stress
4. Develop the ability to take control of their stress response via changes in
mental/emotional, physical, and spiritual processes
5. Increase awareness of their self-talk and irrational thinking patterns.
6. Appreciate that changes in life are constant, and that much of the stress we
experience is the result of how we interpret those changes
7. Demonstrate, through discussion board forums and written assignments, the ability to
apply the concepts contained within the Course Content
Course Information:
A. Make-up Assignments: Arrangements can be made for make-up work in advance of the
due date for the assignment or journal entry.
B. No extra credit assignments or journal entries will be given.
C. Academic honesty is the expectation of the instructors. Refer to University policy in the
course catalog. University policy on academic dishonesty will be upheld as it relates to
exams and assignments required in this class (UPS 300.02). Action may range from
reprimand to a grade of F. Please refer to the current catalog for a description of this policy.
D. Disability or Special Needs: Please inform the instructor during the first week of
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classes about any disability or special needs that you have that may require
specific arrangements related to class assignments, writing papers, or completing
examinations. According to California State University Policy, students with
disabilities need to document their disabilities at the Disabled Student Services
Office.
For back-up, keep personal copies of all work submitted on TITANium.
Assignments/Stress Journal/Discussion Board Forums/Exams
Your work in the course will be evaluated through written assignments, a Stress Journal,
participation in discussion board forums, and exams. A description of each of these will be
posted online as they are assigned. Due dates are below.
Exams:
Exam 1 June 20 - June 21
Exam 2 July 11 – July 12
Exam 3 July 25 – July 26
Assignment Due Dates:
Mission Statement – June 24
Time Management – July 1
Beliefs Inventory/REBT – July 15
Communication – July 23
Stress Journal Due Date:
Stress Journal – July 26
Last day for submitting late assignments: July 23
Discussion Board Forums (DBFs):
DBFs will initiate on Monday evenings (except for the Week 1 ungraded DBF). Dates for
DBF initiation are posted throughout the semester in Course Documents. They will conclude
the following Monday at 11:30 p.m.
Activity: Description: Possible Points:
Exams Three exams: Exam 1 worth
19.25 pts; Exam 2 worth 19.5
pts; Exam 3 worth 13.25 pts
52 points total
Assignments Four 7-point assignments:
Mission Statement; Time
Management; Beliefs
Inventory/REBT; Communication
28 points total
Stress Management Submitted at the end of the 8- 15 points total
Journal
week course
Discussion Board 6 Discussion Board Forums
12 points total
Forum (DBF) (DBFs) (ea. worth up to 2 points)
Total Points 107 points
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Exams: 52 points. There will be three exams. Each exam is separate from the other two.
Exam 1 will cover weeks 1 thru 3; exam 2 will cover weeks 4,5 and 6 ; exam 3 will cover
weeks 7 and 8.
Assignments: 28 points. There will be four 7-point assignments: Mission Statement; Time
Management; Beliefs Inventory/REBT; Communication
Minimum requirement for a course grade of “A” or “B” is submitting ALL FOUR of these 7point
assignments, each one earning a passing grade. In order to pass the course, at least
three of the four assignments must be submitted with a passing grade.
Missing more than one assignment will result in a “WU” grade. The WU equates to an F in
grade point averages. An “I” grade (Incomplete) is granted only in unusual circumstances.
For each assignment, one point will be taken off for each day late up to the maximum
number of points.
Assignments may be submitted one time only. If you do not submit a completed
assignment, answering all questions, you are ineligible to earn all the available points.
Resubmitting the assignment or journal entry is not permitted.
Discussion Board Forum Participation: 12 points
Participation is a key component of this course. It is expected that you will be an
active member of the discussion forums. You will be asked to contribute original
responses to the weekly discussions, and respond to those made by others in the
class. On-line participation will be tracked through a log and copies of online
discussions.
Student participation Guidelines:
You must post a response to the question addressed in each forum as well as reply to at
least one students’ comment in order to receive the full 2 -point credit. This is a minimum
requirement. You may reply to more than one student’s comment and are encouraged to
do so as it lends itself to the intellectual stimulation that is possible with online discussions.
Postings or comments that only offer “me, too” or “I agree” substance will not be counted
toward your full participation in the discussion forums. You need to take it a step further by
adding something substantial; i.e., add an insight about the topic or something related to the
topic.
Postings after the DBF has concluded will earn ZERO points.
Stress Journal: 15 points
Criteria for assessment of Stress-Journal Entries:
Excellent Journaling: (14 or 15 possible points)
• Reflection is evident;
• Demonstrates understanding and clearly addresses all questions/issues of the
journal-entry topics;
• Ideas presented clearly integrate concepts covered; and
• Completed by the due date
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Average Journaling: (10 to 13 possible points)
• Reflection is evident;
• Demonstrates understanding and addresses some of the questions/issues of the
journal-entry topics;
• Ideas presented do not fully integrate concepts covered;
• Not completed by the due date
Below Average Journaling: (less than 10 points)
• Reflection is evident;
• Demonstrates understanding and addresses some of the questions/issues of the
journal-entry topics;
• Ideas presented do not fully integrate concepts covered;
• Not completed by the due date
Grading:
A 93.00% - 100%
A- 90.00% - 92.99%
B+ 87.00% - 89.99%
B 83.00% - 86.99%
B- 80.00% - 82.99%
C+ 77.00% - 79.99%
C 73.00% - 76.99%
C- 70.00% - 72.99%
D 60.00% - 69.99%
F Less than 60%
Helpful Phone numbers and contacts:
• CSUF Student Help Desk for Technical problems: 657-278-7777
• URL of Titan Help: http://www.fullerton.edu/IT/help/index.asp
• URL Student Titanium resources: http://oasis.fullerton.edu/resources.aspx
You will find information there on how to use TITANium.
• Pollack Library Guidelines for online instruction:
http://www.library.fullerton.edu/ASP/libtemplate.aspx?version=2&contentpage=../content/documents/Guidelines-
OnlineInstruction-30Aug12.pdf
• If you purchase a digital version of the Olpin/Hesson text, you can contact tech
support at www.UDTeBook.com/help
Email: helpdesk@fullerton.edu
Academic honesty: Academic honesty is the expectation of the instructors. Refer to
University policy in the course catalog.
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Tentative Class Schedule/Outline
Week Topic Readings
1 • JUNE 3
• The Nature of Stress
• Physiology of Stress
• General Adaptation Syndrome
• Chronic Stress and Disease
• Wellness Dimensions
2 • JUNE 10
• Awareness Training
• Performance/Arousal Relationship
• Relaxation
• Mind/Body Interaction
• Mindfulness
3 • JUNE 17
• EXAM 1
• Mission Statement
• Values Clarification
• Imagery/Visualization
• Law of Attraction
4 • JUNE 24
• Time Management/Goal Setting
• Finances and Stress
• Proactivity and Reactivity
5 • JULY 1
• Managing Emotions
• Paradigms
6 • JULY 8
• EXAM 2
• Irrational Thinking
• Beliefs Inventory
• Self-Talk
• Affirmations
7 • JULY 15
• Communication
• Active Listening
• Assertiveness
• Gender differences in stress responses
• Exercise
8 • JULY 22
• EXAM 3
• Submit Stress Journal
• Spirituality and Stress
• Meditation
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• Gluch eBook Ch. 1 “Introduction”
• Olpin/Hesson Ch. 14 “Creating a Healing
Environment”
• Olpin/Hesson Ch. 15 “Healthy Lifestyles”
• Holmes-Rahe doc
• Gluch eBook Ch. 2 “Awareness”
• Gluch eBook Ch. 3 “Relaxation”
• Olpin/Hesson Ch. 4 “The Mind/Body
Connection”
• Olpin/Hesson Ch. 7 “Mindfulness”
• Gluch eBook Ch. 4 “The Mission”
• Gluch eBook Ch. “Law of Attraction”
• Olpin/Hesson Ch. 9 “The Importance of
Values”
• Olpin/Hesson Ch. 20 “Guided Imagery”
• Gluch eBook Ch. 6 “Time Management”
• Gluch eBook Ch. 7 “Proactivity
• Olpin/Hesson Ch. 12 “ Money Matters”
• Gluch eBook Ch. 11, “Paradigms”
• Olpin/Hesson Ch. 8 “Managing
Emotions”
• Gluch eBook Ch. 10 “Irrational
Thinking”
• Gluch eBook Ch. 12 “Self-talk”
• Olpin/Hesson Ch. 13 “Social Support,
Relationships, & Communication”
• Gluch eBook Ch. 13, “Communication”
• Gluch eBook Ch. 14 “Increasing
Arousal/Exercise”
• Female Stress Response doc
• Gluch eBook Ch. 8 “Meditation”
• Gluch eBook Ch. 9 “Spirituality and
Stress”
• Olpin/Hesson Ch. 10 “Spirituality”