Do you believe that you have the capacity to change, grow and develop into the person you desire to be, not matter how unpleasant your life circumstances may have been to this point? Stress, Anxiety and Well-Being: Navigating the Waters is an experiential workbook that can empower you to begin (or continue) your journey toward a life characterized by effective stress and anxiety management. You’ll learn about things such as subjective perception and stress, identifying and managing you stressors, and understanding and moving beyond codependency. At the same time, through such topics as cultivating happiness, effective communication, the Serenity Prayer and letting go of resentment, this workbook will encourage you to continue along the road toward emotional well-being and self-care, which provide the foundation for effective stress and anxiety management.
Acknowledgements
Introduction to Stress
The Challenge of Change
Subjective Perception and Stress: Which Lenses Am I Using?
Anxiety - First Impressions
Cognitive Restructuring and Stress Management St5rategies
Worries and Frustrations
Cultivating Happiness
The Serenity Prayer and Giving Up Control
Codependency—Understanding It, Moving Beyond It
Locus of Control—Taking Charge of my Life
Emotional Wellness
Effective Communication
Appendices
Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale
Locus of Control Scale
Letting Go of Resentment
Time Management Tips
Subjective Happiness Scale