Stress and Relaxation Techniques
Donatella De Gaetano
Agenzija Sapport, Malta
Agenzija Sapport, Malta
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About the autor
B.A. Sociology and Psychology at the University of Malta B.Psy Conversion Course in Psychology at the University of Malta Masters in Health Medicine and Society at the University of Malta
Hybrid
Leisure time, Wellbeing, Key Competences, General Education, Other
Main Session, Filler Activity, Targeted Activity
During the stress and relaxation techniques the students will learn what effects stress will have on their health and on their well-being. They will also learn how to relax and methods they can easily do at home.
I am aware what causes me stress. I am able to relax. I am able to practice relaxation techniques. I am aware what health hazard stress has on my body
https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/body#:~:text=Chronic%20stress%2C%20or%20a%20constant,a%20toll%20on%20the%20body. https://parkridgehealth.com/blog/entry/can-stress-make-you-sick ·https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-symptoms/art-20050987 https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-symptoms-signs-and-causes.htm ·https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579396/
Hybrid
Young adults (16-30 years)
Adults (31-59 years)
Seniors (60+ years)
Young adults (16-30 years)
Adults (31-59 years)
Seniors (60+ years)
As an introduction to the session the educator will show and explain a power point: Stress and Relaxation Technique Power point which will be shared on screen for the students online as well as those doing the lesson face to face. During the PowerPoint there is an activity of Time for Movement Cards. These will be shared online and each student will choose a movement and the others will follow.
Introduction to the session
- Practice will be done by following three videos. These can be divided into three sessions. During the videos there will be time to grab the things for the educator to help the students out. The educator will need to show the video and follow the video together with the students encouraging them to participate. Some chair movements can be done standing up depending on the choice of the students. The videos are as follows :
- Part 1 Video : 45.59 : dim the light in the room and switch on the diffuser and the candles
- Part 2 : Video : at 40.0 we will redo the diffusor and relax abit.
- Part 3 : Relaxation Crafts
Practice Stress and Relaxation Techniques
For Hearing impaired Students : The educator can put them in front and show by hand how many steps they need to do. For Visually impaired Students : The educator needs to shout out what they need to do and explain bit by bit for example march on the spot or else open you feet wide out.
The videos will need to be downloaded and shown with a shared screen.
Resources needs to be downloaded bottom to top.
N.B : Those who are over 60 years can follow Chair exercises and do the exercises sitting down instead of standing up.
Age group(s)
Educators
• Able to explain and follow from a video • Technological Skills • Communication must be well executed and collaborative with students. • Able to give instructions • Able to use the resources effectively. • Coordination • Able to adapt
Learners
• Able to follow instructions • Able to communicate • Patience • Able to work within a team
• Able to explain and follow from a video • Technological Skills • Communication must be well executed and collaborative with students. • Able to give instructions • Able to use the resources effectively. • Coordination • Able to adapt
Learners
• Able to follow instructions • Able to communicate • Patience • Able to work within a team
Skills & Competences
Learning Outcomes
Hybrid method
Description (Methodology)
Useful Tips, Resources & Links
• Power point Tying Shoes • Flashcards Tying Shoes • Videos Tying Shoes • Shoes • Shoe Laces • Power point table manners • Table manner mats • Knifes • Forks • Plates
Tools Needed
Hybrid
2-5
2-5
Number of participants
Autism-friendly
Accessible for mobility impaired persons
Accessible for speech impaired persons
Accessible for mobility impaired persons
Accessible for speech impaired persons
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