PSY 100 Topic 1 DQ 1

PSY 100 Topic 1 DQ 1

Describe a stressful period in your life. What factors contributed to the stress? How did the Module 1 assigned readings help in understanding stress?

Please use appropriate citation and reference from the readings and/or videos for this week’s topic.

The most stressful period in my life is when my oldest daughter proceeded to go on to college and begin to taking the huge step to adulthood. The move was an emotional and stressful separation for me. This phase in her life as she moved away from home caused me to feel no longer needed, as I was the one who was there to chaperon and volunteer during all of her activities. Despite the fact, that being somewhat independent while still being under my care, once in college I will be less aware of every part of her life even though she was a responsible young adult. The Stress Management Film help me understand stress by helping me to identify stress factors and on the segment Managing Stress Step-by-Step it clearly states that finding a way to get your life back by staying calm and think clearly about what is causing your stress. Identify what reduces stress. Find some quiet time. Being an observer while you are following up on whatever the situation is and what is more important is reinforce my relationship with people who could help lessen the stress. These people are people who are great listeners and they can be my stress releaser’s (Stress Management, 2000