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Stress Management Coaching Certificate Training Program

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Welcome to Light University and the “Stress Management Coaching” program of study. Our prayer is that you will be blessed by your studies and increase your effectiveness in reaching out to others. We believe you will find this program to be academically sound, clinically excellent and biblically-based. Our faculty represents some of the best in their field – including professors, counselors and ministers who provide students with current, practical instruction relevant to the needs of today’s generations. We have also worked hard to provide you with a program that is convenient and flexible – giving you the advantage of “classroom instruction” online and allowing you to complete your training on your own time and schedule in the comfort of your home or office. The test material can be found at www.lightuniversity.com and may be taken open book. Once you have successfully completed the test, which covers the units within this course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion signifying you have completed this program of study. Thank you for your interest in this program of study. Our prayer is that you will grow in knowledge, discernment, and people-skills throughout this course of study. Sincerely,

Ron Hawkins Dean, Light University


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The American Association of Christian Counselors

Represents the largest organized membership (nearly 50,000) of Christian counselors and caregivers in the world, having just celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2011.

Known for its top-tier publications (Christian Counseling Today, the Christian Counseling Connection and Christian Coaching Today), professional credentialing opportunities offered through the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC), excellence in Christian counseling education, an array of broad-based conferences and live training events, radio programs, regulatory and advocacy efforts on behalf of Christian professionals, a peer-reviewed Ethics Code, and collaborative partnerships such as Compassion International, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference and Care Net (to name a few), the AACC has become the face of Christian counseling today.

With the needed vision and practical support necessary, the AACC helped launch

the International Christian Coaching Association (ICCA) in 2011, which now represents the largest Christian life coaching organization in the world with over 2,000 members and growing.

Our Mission

The AACC is committed to assisting Christian counselors, the entire “community of care,” licensed professionals, pastors, and lay church members with little or no formal training. It is our intention to equip clinical, pastoral, and lay caregivers with biblical truth and psychosocial insights that minister to hurting persons and helps them move to personal wholeness, interpersonal competence, mental stability, and spiritual maturity.


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Our Vision

The AACC’s vision has two critical dimensions: First, we desire to serve the worldwide Christian Church by helping foster maturity in Christ. Secondly, we aim to serve, educate, and equip 1,000,000 professional clinicians, pastoral counselors, and lay helpers throughout the next decade. We are committed to helping the Church equip God’s people to love and care for one another. We recognize Christian counseling as a unique form of Christian discipleship, assisting the church in its call to bring believers to maturity in the lifelong process of sanctification—of growing to maturity in Christ and experiencing abundant life. We recognize some are gifted to do so in the context of a clinical, professional and/or pastoral manner. We also believe selected lay people are called to care for others and that they need the appropriate training and mentoring to do so. We believe the role of the helping ministry in the Church must be supported by three strong cords: the pastor, the lay helper, and the clinical professional. It is to these three roles that the AACC is dedicated to serve (Ephesians 4: 11-13).

Our Core Values

In the name of Christ, the American Association of Christian Counselors abides by the following values:

VALUE 1: OUR SOURCE We are committed to honor Jesus Christ and glorify God, remaining flexible and responsive to the Holy Spirit in all that He has called us to be and do. VALUE 2: OUR STRENGTH We are committed to biblical truths, and to clinical excellence and unity in the delivery of all our resources, services, training and benefits. VALUE 3: OUR SERVICE We are committed to effectively and competently serve the community of care worldwide—both our membership and the church at large—with excellence and timeliness, and by over-delivery on our promises. VALUE 4: OUR STAFF We are committed to value and invest in our people as partners in our mission to help others effectively provide Christ-centered counseling and soul care for hurting people. VALUE 5: OUR STEWARDSHIP We are committed to profitably steward the resources God gives to us in order to continue serving the needs of hurting people.


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Light University Established in 1999 under the leadership of Dr. Tim Clinton—has now seen

nearly 200,000 students from around the world (including lay caregivers, pastors and chaplains, crisis responders, life coaches, and licensed mental health practitioners) enroll in courses that are delivered via multiple formats (live conference and webinar presentations, video-based certification training, and a state-of-the art online distance teaching platform).

These presentations, courses, and certificate and diploma programs, offer one of the most comprehensive orientations to Christian counseling anywhere. The strength of Light University is partially determined by its world-class faculty—over 150 of the leading Christian educators, authors, mental health clinicians and life coaching experts in the United States. This core group of faculty members represents a literal “Who’s Who” in Christian counseling. No other university in the world has pulled together such a diverse and comprehensive group of professionals.

Educational and training materials cover over 40 relevant core areas in

Christian—counseling, life coaching, mediation, and crisis response—equipping competent caregivers and ministry leaders who are making a difference in their churches, communities, and organizations.

Our Mission Statement

To train one million Biblical Counselors, Christian Life Coaches, and Christian Crisis Responders by educating, equipping, and serving today’s Christian leaders.

Academically Sound • Clinically Excellent • Distinctively Christian


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Video-based Curriculum

Utilizes DVD and online presentations that incorporate over 150 of the leading Christian educators, authors, mental health clinicians, and life coaching experts in the United States.

Each presentation is approximately 50-60 minutes in length and most are accompanied by a corresponding text (in outline format) and a 10-question examination to measure learning outcomes. There are nearly 1,000 unique presentations that are available and organized in various course offerings.

Learning is self-directed and pacing is determined according to the individual time parameters/schedule of each participant.

With the successful completion of each program course, participants receive an official Certificate of Completion. In addition to the normal Certificate of Completion that each participant receives, Regular and Advanced Diplomas in Biblical Counseling are also available.

The Regular Diploma is awarded by taking Caring For People God’s Way, Breaking Free and one additional Elective among the available Core Courses.

The Advanced Diploma is awarded by taking Caring For People God’s Way, Breaking Free, and any three Electives among the available Core Courses.

Credentialing

Light University courses, programs, certificates and diplomas are recognized and endorsed by the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC) and its three affiliate Boards: the Board of Christian Professional & Pastoral Counselors (BCPPC); the Board of Christian Life Coaching (BCLC); and the Board of Christian Crisis & Trauma Response (BCCTR).

Credentialing is a separate process from certificate or diploma completion. However, the IBCC accepts Light University and Light University Online programs as meeting the academic requirements for credentialing purposes. Graduates are eligible to apply for credentialing in most cases.

Credentialing involves an application, attestation, and personal references.

Credential renewals include Continuing Education requirements, re-attestation, and occur either annually or biennially depending on the specific Board.


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Online Testing

The online URL for taking all of the quizzes for this course is: http://www.lightuniversity.com/my-account/.

TO LOGIN TO YOUR ACCOUNT

You should have received an email upon checkout that included your username, password, and a link to login to your account online.

MY DASHBOARD PAGE

Once registered, you will see the My DVD Course Dashboard link by placing your mouse pointer over the My Account menu in the top bar of the website. This page will include student PROFILE information and the REGISTERED COURSES for which you are registered. The LOG-OUT and MY DASHBOARD tabs will be in the top right of each screen. Clicking on the > next to the course will take you to the course page containing the quizzes.

QUIZZES

Simply click on the first quiz to begin.

PRINT CERTIFICATE

After all quizzes are successfully completed, a “Print Your Certificate” button will appear near the top of the course page. You will now be able to print out a Certificate of Completion. Your name and the course information are pre-populated.


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Continuing Education

The AACC is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to offer continuing education for psychologists. The AACC is a co-sponsor of this training curriculum and a National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM). The AACC may award NBCC approved clock hours for events or programs that meet NBCC requirements. The AACC offers continuing education credit for play therapists through the Association for Play Therapy (APT Approved Provider #14-373), so long as the training element is specifically applicable to the practice of play therapy. It remains the responsibility of each individual to be aware of his/her state licensure and Continuing Education requirements. A letter certifying participation will be mailed to those individuals who submit a Continuing Education request and have successfully completed all course requirements.


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Stress Management Coaching Certificate Training Program Table of Contents:

MLCS 101: Introduction to Stress Management Coaching Dwight Bain, M.A., Eric Scalise, Ph.D. and Jennifer Cisney, M.A………………………...……10 MLCS 102: Using the Stress Test to Measure and Manage Pressure Points Tom Whiteman, Ph.D………………………………………………………………………………………….15 MLCS 103: Life on the Edge: Tension and Toxic Living Archibald Hart, Ph.D…………………………………………………………………………………………..20 MLCS 104: Stress and Anxiety: Understanding the Brain-Body Connection Daniel Amen, M.D……………………………………………………………………………………………….26

MLCS 105: Pressing Through: Managing Chronic Stress and Illness Beth Brokaw, Ph.D……………………………………………………………………………………………..34

MLCS 106: The Overload Syndrome: Addicted to Adrenaline Archibald Hart, Ph.D…………………………………………………………………………………………..38 MLCS 107: The Hurried Woman Syndrome: Addicted to People Pleasing Catherine Hart Weber, Ph.D. and Panel………………………………………………………………43

MLCS 108: Thrilled to Death: The Loss of Pleasure Archibald Hart, Ph.D…………………………………………………………………………………………..46 MLCS 109: Coaching the Whole Person: Moving from Stress to Strength Dwight Bain, M.A………………………………………………………………………………………………..52 MLCS 110: Emotional Survival: Building Stress Resilience Catherine Hart Weber, Ph.D. and Jennifer Cisney, M.A…………………………………………61

MLCS 111: Compassion Fatigue: Managing the High Cost of Care Eric Scalise, Ph.D………………………………………………………………………………………………..66 MLCS 112: The Rest Principle: Spiritual Peace in a Chaotic World Siang-Yang Tan, Ph.D. ….……………………………………………………………………………………72 Bonus CD—Stress Quotient Test


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MLCS 101:

Introduction to Stress Management Coaching

Dwight Bain, M.A.; Eric Scalise, Ph.D.;

and Jennifer Cisney, M.A.


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Abstract There is a pressing need for competent Christian stress management coaches today. Dwight Bain, Dr. Eric Scalise, and Jennifer Cisney introduce this growing segment of Life Coaching and take a closer look at the various opportunities that are available. The importance of balanced living and the need for accountability is also emphasized. Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to identify the physical effects of stress.

2. Participants will gain the knowledge necessary to operate ethically as a

Stress Management Coach.

3. Participants will understand the importance of self-care as a coach and be able to develop a personal plan of action for balanced living.


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I. Introduction

If you burn out or rust out, either way, you are OUT!

The key is BALANCE! We live in an overstressed society and stress is not a “respecter of persons”—it spans across every culture and every individual.

Be in the world but not of it!

II. Physical Effects of Stress

Stress causes unbalance in what’s going on inside of us chemically.

High stress will ripple through every area of life.

Everyone can benefit from stress coaching!

When you are likely as a coach, to see people reaching out, is when they’ve reached critical mass.

There is currently no orientation of prevention.

III. Ethical Principles for Stress Coaches

A. Medical 1. Refer each client for a physical exam at the beginning of the

coaching process

2. Hold the client accountable to physical health


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B. Psychological / Psychiatric

1. Anxiety—client’s suffering from panic attacks need to be referred

for professional counseling

2. Depression—client’s suffering with depressive symptoms, suicidal ideations, thoughts of death, social isolation and withdrawal from others need to be referred for professional counseling

Holding clients accountable is a key skill for every Coach!

IV. Key Concepts in Stress Coaching

The Principle of Ownership: That which we think belongs to us, our nature is to take better care of it.

Every client needs to develop their own personal action plan for stress management.

As a Christian Coach, it is essential to take your client back to God’s Word.

Help clients make a list of their Top 10 beliefs—evaluate, explore and challenge each one as necessary.

1 out of every 4 prescriptions written in America is for psychotropic

medication.

Self-Care Tips for Stress Coaches: Surround yourself with relatively unstressed people in your personal life.


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Coaching Assignment: What areas are stressed in my life as a coach? What’s in my bucket? How am I doing in my own stress management?

V. Closing Thoughts


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MLCS 102:

Using the Stress Test to Measure and Manage Pressure Points

Tom Whiteman, Ph.D.


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Abstract Good stress management coaching begins with completing a thorough assessment. Dr. Tom Whiteman describes the use of an effective measurement tool to create a Stress Quotient. Related factors, the concept of optimal stress, and individualized stress prevention plans are also covered. Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will learn the Stress Quotient Formula.

2. Participants will be able to help clients identify their current Stress Quotient and develop an individualized plan for stress prevention.

3. Participants will take the Stress Quotient test and be able to interpret the

results.


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I. Introduction Stress Quotient—

Optimal Stress—

Individualized Stress Management

Plan—

II. Stress Quotient Formula

SQ = (SN + SV) x A

F

SN = Stress Environments Work Stress Relational Stress Personal Stress Community Stress

Stress Environments + Stress Events

SV = Stress Events Major Stressors Minor Stressors Time

(Stress Environments + Stress Events) x Aggravators

A = Aggravators

(Stress Environments + Stress Events) x Aggravators

Fitness


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F = Fitness Hobbies Enjoyable activities

What two areas will reap the most benefit?

What areas do I have most control over?

**Take the Stress Test for Yourself**

III. Interpretations of Results

A. >100 = Poor fitness score, High aggravators

B. General Areas of High Stress

1. Work

2. Home / Relationships

IV. Closing Thoughts

Coaching Assignment for Coaches and Clients: Narrow your list of stressors down to 5. That is, take the 5 things you need to work on the most based on your scores and write them down. Now, narrow that list down to 2. What are the two areas of your life you believe would help you begin managing your stress better than you are now? What is one thing you are going to do differently this week to manage your stress?


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Remember, these are lifestyle changes. You will need to take 1 or 2 areas and begin working on them one at a time. You cannot make a lifestyle change overnight. Implement 1 change at a time, and lifestyle change will begin to take shape over the long haul.


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MLCS 103:

Life on the Edge: Tension and Toxic Living

Archibald Hart, Ph.D.


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Abstract The effects of stress on the body can be profound and even destructive. In looking at the lives of the Apostles, stress expert, Dr. Archibald Hart, helps coaches understand the dynamics of stress and their consequences, especially upon the major bodily systems. Managing stress and adrenaline levels are also emphasized. Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to define stress and its prevalence in today’s society.

2. Participants will be able to articulate the causes of this stress epidemic and its effect on different systems in the body.

3. Participants will be able to help clients construct an individualized plan for

adrenaline management.


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I. Introduction

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.” ~2 Corinthians 4:7-10

The Apostle Paul—Traumatic Stress

II. Defining Stress A. Stress today in modern times is different than biblical times.

Difference in recovery time.

Every day we are stretched beyond the limits of our physical

bodies.

We have lost recovery time.

III. Prevalence of Stress A. Stress is Out of Control

We are looking for stress in the wrong places!

B. It’s not that easy to identify the stress in your life.

C. Stress that kills us, feels good.

D. Stress is everywhere.


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E. Stress hormones are increasing—the Adrenal glands

The Fight or Flight Response

The Rubber band Metaphor

The high level of circulating stress hormones is of primary concern

F. “Accelerated Wear and Tear”

IV. Consequences of Stress A. Aging Sooner

B. Sick

C. Unhappy

D. Fat—accumulation of Cortisol

V. Body Systems Affected by Stress

A. Pain System

Pain killer medication

B. Anxiety System

Cortisol blocks natural tranquilizers in brain


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C. Cardiovascular System

Increased cholesterol levels

Increased cardiovascular disease

D. Immune System

E. Fatigue and Depression Increases

High levels of Cortisol is main cause for depression

VI. Causes for Stress Epidemic A. Not Enough Recovery Time

B. Too Much Stimulation

C. Stress is caused by excessive circulating of hormones from the

adrenal glands—causes both by good and bad things in life

VII. Two Forms of Stress A. Acute Stress

B. Chronic Stress

2 Corinthians 4 :16


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VIII. Adrenaline Management A. Pay more attention to stress levels.

1. Stress dots on hands

2. Use the opinion of others

3. Monitor blood pressure

4. Monitor physical symptoms

B. Bring down the Adrenal System

C. The Relaxation Response 1. Christian meditation

2. Physical exercise

IX. Closing Thoughts

A. Preventing Stress Buildup

1. Set boundaries in work time—practice self-care

2. Resolve conflicts quickly—utilize forgiveness

3. Get unwanted/unpleasant tasks out of the way quickly

4. Stress inoculation—(Habits of the Mind)

Don’t take things too seriously

Understand where others are coming from


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MLCS 104:

Stress and Anxiety

Daniel Amen, M.D.


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Abstract Common anxiety and depressive disorders can also be tracked through a person’s brain functioning. National medical expert, Dr. Daniel Amen, show how Brain SPECT Imaging can be used to better understand certain phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and PTSD. Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) are also discussed. Learning Objectives

1. Participants will learn the importance of healthy brain functioning in relation to anxiety and stress.

2. Participants will learn steps one can take to increase brain functioning.

3. Participants will be able to identify and define the components of ANT therapy and how it can aid in stress management.


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I. Introduction

II. Brain SPECT Imaging and the Christian

Brain SPECT Imaging looks at specific brain functions. It helps Christians struggling with anxiety and worry understand that their anxiety is not just a spiritual problem, but that a mental problem may also exist.

Brain functioning can be a major factor for frustrated Christians struggling with excessive worry.

III. Prevalence of Anxiety

Anxiety is the most common psychiatric illness worldwide as 7-

8% of the population suffers from panic attacks

A. Common Disorders Associated with Anxiety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

and Agoraphobia are three of the more common mental disorders associated with anxiety.

Others include, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia and Specific Phobia.

B. Anxiety can be Good for You

Everyone needs a certain amount of anxiety to drive at a

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People who have anxiety levels that are too low are the ones who get into trouble. Those with antisocial tendencies, such as criminals, typically have lower levels of anxiety.

Anxiety is actually a protection system—when this warning signal goes too long or gets triggered by unusual things, it becomes abnormal and begins to ruin your life.

IV. The Basal Ganglia

When brain functioning is good it is as if your brain is running on idle. When it becomes too low, anxiety is low and impulsivity increases. When it becomes too high, anxiety increases.

A. Common Symptoms of Basal Ganglia Functioning that is Too High: 1. Headaches

2. Stomachaches

3. Tightness in shoulders/neck

4. Predict the worst is happening to you—Catastrophizing—“What

bad thing is going to happen to me today?”

V. Mental Disorders Related to Anxiety

A. Agoraphobia

B. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder


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C. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

1. The Diamond Pattern in the brain

2. EMDR—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

VI. Seven Types of Anxiety A. Pure Anxiety

B. Pure Depression

C. Mixed Anxiety and Depression

D. Over-focused Anxiety and Depression

E. Temporal Lobe Anxiety and Depression

F. Cyclic Anxiety and Depression

G. Lights are Low Anxiety and Depression

VII. Causes of Anxiety A. Biological

B. Psychological

C. Sociological


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VIII. Forms of Self-Medication that are Unhealthy A. Repetitive Masturbation

B. Overeating

C. Shopping

D. Excessive TV

IX. Practical and Healthy Ways to Settle Down the Brain

A. Prayer and Meditation

B. Self-hypnosis

C. Praising and thanking God—Philippians 4:8

D. Relaxation Techniques

E. Cognitive Therapy

F. Exercise

49% of the general population will suffer from mental illness at some point in their life. Only 13% will get what is considered the appropriate standard of

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X. Automatic Negative Thoughts—ANT Therapy

A. Different Types of ANT’s: 1. Fortune-telling

2. Mind Reading

3. Guilt-beatings

4. Labeling

B. The Key to ANT Therapy

1. Writing out ANT’s and begin talking back to them.

2. Cognitive Therapy

3. Guided Imagery

4. Relaxation Techniques

XI. Ways to Enhance a Healthy Brain

Physical exercise—your brain uses 20% of the blood your heart

pumps

Helmet use when riding a motorcycle or bicycle

Limit, or more preferably, extinguish the use alcohol, caffeine or Nicotine

Get more than 7 hours of sleep per night

Avoid chronic stress as much as possible

Learn new things


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Dance

Multivitamins—especially fish oils/Omega 3 fatty acids

Eat healthy—blueberries, beans, pumpkin squash, salmon, tuna, walnuts, yogurt, spinach, broccoli

Drink lots of water—the brain is 80% water

Remember: It is never too late to optimize brain functioning!

XII. Closing Thoughts

XIII. Additional Reading

Amen, D. (2010). Change your brain, change your body: Use your brain to

get and keep the body you’ve always wanted. Crown Archetype. Amen, D. and Routh, L. (2004). Healing anxiety and depression. Berkley

Trade. Amen, D. (1999). Change your brain, change your life: The breakthrough

program for conquering anxiety, depression, obsessiveness, anger and impulsiveness. Three Rivers Press.


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MLCS 105:

Pressing Through: Managing Chronic Stress and Illness

Beth Brokaw, Ph.D.


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Abstract Chronic stress will eventually impact and weaken a person’s immune system. Through sharing her own story, Dr. Beth Brokaw helps coaches understand the differences between eustress and distress, as well as strategies for change and recovery. Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to define eustress, distress and chronic stress.

2. Participants will learn strategies for chronic stress management.

3. Participants will understand the need for time in successful stress recovery.


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I. Introduction

II. Types of Stress A. Eu-stress (good stress)

B. Distress (bad stress)

C. Chronic Stress (constant and dangerous)

We need time for recovery if we want to be effective for God

and with others in relationships.

III. Dealing with Chronic Stress

A. Beth’s Story

B. Analogy: The “Supply Troops” in the Military 1. Battlefront:

Say, “Sure!”

Hold on to others around you


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Stop—take the time to recover

Keep going—don’t get stuck

2. Supply Lines:

Be there

Do something

Ephesians 4—the whole Body of Christ

3. Continue to do good.

1 Peter 4

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MLCS 106:

The Overload Syndrome: Addicted to Adrenaline



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Abstract God designed the human body with certain limitations. And renewing them on a daily basis is important for optimal functioning. Dr. Archibald Hart provides a theological perspective and discusses different types of sleep and anxiety, as well as how they are inter-related. Learning Objectives

1. Participants will understand the need for sleep in stress management.

2. Participants will learn strategies for improving the quality of one’s sleep.

3. Participants will learn the 4 E’s for bringing worry under control and decrease anxiety in one’s life.


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I. Introduction Sleep in crucial to stress management.

2 Corinthians 4:16

Sleep is God’s anecdote to stress.

Sleep deprivation takes away from the recovery time needed to overcome

stress.

Insomnia epidemic in China—

II. Two Types of Sleep A. Non-Dream Sleep (non-REM sleep)—physical rejuvenation

B. Dream Sleep (REM sleep)—mental rejuvenation

III. Length of Sleep Needed for Healthy Functioning

A. 8 ½ to 9 Hours of Sleep Per Night

IV. How to Improve Quality of Sleep Don’t add too much at one time—add 15 minutes or ½ hour at a time

Go to bed at the same time each night

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Make sure your environment is darkened

Exercise

Ear plugs if background noise is present

V. Stress and Anxiety

A. Two Problems Caused by Stress:

1. Depression

2. Anxiety

B. Types of Anxiety—Matthew 6:25; Philippians 4:6,7 1. Worry anxiety—Scriptural anxiety

Anecdote: Faith

2. Panic anxiety—Panic Disorder

Tightening in the body

Feels like a heart attack

Need professional treatment for panic attacks

Fear

VI. Dealing with Anxiety

A. Worry Anxiety—4 E’s to Bring Worry Under Control:

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2. Explore It

3. Embrace It

4. Extinguish It

B. Ways to Enhance Natural Tranquilizers in the Body

1. Get enough sleep

2. Exercise

3. Relax—Christian mediation and an attitude of gratitude works

wonders!

VII. Closing Thoughts


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MLCS 107:

The Hurried Woman Syndrome: Addicted to People Pleasing

Catherine Hart Weber, Ph.D. and Panel


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Abstract Excessive stress can lead to greater risk for illness and disease. Dr. Catherine Weber and a panel of experts dialogue about the differences between men and women, issues such as workaholism, and the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual consequences to not setting boundaries. Learning Objectives

1. Participants will understand the effect that ‘hurry’ can have in life and in the development of unhealthy levels of stress.

2. Participants will learn the unique manifestations of stress and anxiety in the female gender.

3. Participants will be able to help clients develop of plan of action to achieve

balance, intentionality and simplicity in daily living.


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I. Introduction

II. Interviews with Panel A. Beth Fletcher Brokaw, Ph.D.

Relationships are most important

B. Jennifer Cisney, M.A.

Women tend to be people pleasers

Guard for sleep deprivation

Change diet if necessary

Say ‘No’

Exercise

Establish new routine/lifestyle

C. Sharon Morris May, Ph.D.

Time is a challenge

Self-care is important and vital


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D. Cecilia Freeman

Laughter is the best medicine and a key ingredient to stress relief

E. Catherine Hart Weber, Ph.D.

Must depend on the Holy Spirit

Meditation on Scripture

Relationship with God

III. Closing Thoughts

Balance

Intentionality

Simplicity


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MLCS 108:

Thrilled to Death: The Loss of Pleasure



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Abstract Man was created to receive and enjoy pleasure, but living in a fallen world and oversaturated culture has distorted God’s original design. Dr. Archibald Hart teaches on the role of pleasure and its opposite function, Ahedonia. The difference between pleasure and happiness, as well as the impact on brain chemistry is also covered. Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to define Ahedonia.

2. Participants will understand the prevalence of Ahedonia in society as it relates not only to adults but to children as well.

3. Participants will be able to articulate and suggest solutions for overcoming

Ahedonia and restoring pleasure to life.


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I. Introduction

II Timothy 3:1-4

Terrible times in the last days

Men will be lovers of pleasure

II. Ahedonia

A. Definition:

1. Inability to get pleasure out of normal things in life

An = No Hedonistic = Pleasure

2. A symptom of depression

B. Causes

C. Life Threatening 1. Seen in returning soldiers (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)

“Do you take as much pleasure in God as you did 5, 10, 20 years ago?”

III. Concepts / Principles A. Ahedonia is now epidemic.

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C. We are living in an era where we are abusing the pleasure system of the brain.

D. Primary concern is what Ahedonia is doing to children.

E. Never in the history of mankind has there been a greater risk for Ahedonia.

IV. Dopamine

Brain’s pleasure system button—goes numb after prolonged time (Video games, IPods, MP3 players, Computers)

Epidemic of Cutting—specifically seen in adolescents; numbness; need to

feel pain to be normal Pathways to the Pleasure System—slides of brain functioning

Pushing the excitement button of the brain over and over produces “Dopamine Flooding”—leads to dulling

V. Intelligent Design A. Why does God put the pleasure system in our brain?

1. To experience the pleasure of God

2. Ahedonia is beginning to rob us of this opportunity

VI. Effects of Ahedonia A. Deafness—caused by decibels and sound waves experienced over a

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B. “Non-sadness” Depression

C. Boredom—results from teens being over-stimulated

In the past, imagination and creativity were the source of entertainment.

VII. Solutions to the Ahedonia Epidemic in Children and Adults A. Limit Excitement

B. Inspire Creativity—no premade toys

C. Provide Boredom—kids today need boredom more than anything

D. Don’t Confuse Pleasure with Happiness

E. Seek the Right Sort of Pleasure in Your Life:

1. Type A Pleasure—anything with a computer chip (this needs to be

drastically reduced)

2. Type B Pleasure—slow, easy going; playing outside with a ball; anything that connects you to nature; relationship pleasure—playing board games with family

VIII. Closing Thoughts


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MLCS 109:

Coaching the Whole Person: Moving from Stress to Strength

Dwight Bain, M.A.


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Abstract A whole person perspective is essential for effective stress management coaching. Dwight Bain offers ways to increase one’s awareness of stress symptoms, including the physical and spiritual effects. The Life Success Scale along with practical tips and strategies are provided. Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to effectively use the Paradigm Worksheet in their coaching practice to evaluate change and its effect on the client.

2. Participants will learn how to use the Bain Life Success Scale in coaching to evaluate all areas of a client’s life.

3. Participants will learn important components of an effective Action Plan and

how it can be used for many purposes in coaching success.


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I. Introduction Stress is an alarm that goes off that you can’t see but you feel the effects of

it. Symptoms:

Warning Signs of Dangerous Stress Exposure: Below are the warning signs and symptoms that become noticeable in an individual who has been negatively impacted by dangerous levels of psychological stress. This is most commonly seen after they experience a high stress situation at work, in their personal life, or after intensified or concentrated exposure to high conflict, elevated tension or repetitive and stressful situations, which could include media overload from viewing crisis events. PHYSICAL Fatigue Sweating Shortness of breath Loss or increase of appetite Nausea or Diarrhea Elevated blood pressure Tightness in chest or chest pain Muscle fatigue or weakness Insomnia or Hyper-somnia Increased cold or flu symptoms Pacing Heart Palpitations Shallow breathing Fainting Abdominal pain EMOTIONAL Anger Stress Anxiety Tension Apathy Fear Panic Guilt Uneasiness


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Alarm Numb inside Impatience Depression Shame Nervousness Grief Loss Irritability Apprehension Overwhelmed BEHAVIORAL Restlessness Impulsive Avoidance Edgy Rapid speech Tense muscles/neck Easily startled or jumpy Hyper-vigilance Withdrawal from others Accident proneness Anti-social acts Inability to rest Intensified pacing Increased use of alcohol Increased use of caffeine COGNITIVE Easily Distracted Poor concentration Forgetfulness Errors in judgment Mental Fog Decreased decision making Reduced creativity or mental focus Diminished productivity Loss of objectivity Self-consciousness Confusion Fear of losing control Frightening visual images Fear of injury, death, pain Flashbacks-nightmares


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The more warning indicators that are identified in a single category or across multiple categories, the more that person may be over-exposed to dangerous levels of psychological distress. Some of these stress-related conditions are quite common, so if only one or two symptoms are present, it is not usually a cause for alarm.

James 1

II. The #1 Principle: Moving from Stress to Strength—Spiritual Foundations Be aware of any physical symptom which needs to be treated by an MD or

through psychiatric care.

Stress coach is coming in with a step by step process that will help them understand where they are and then walk them to where they need to be.

Stress coach is helping an individual feel more in control—remote control example

III. The Paradigm Worksheet *See Next Page*


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LIFE causes things to change. Change is stressful. Each of those changes

takes a toll on one’s life.

It’s important not to judge your client—Example: First Stone

Stress goes Spiritual

Stress goes Physical

Mild Depression, Panic Attacks, Major Depression—at this point, coaching

stops and referral is necessary

Active Self Destruction—high risk behaviors—alcoholism, drug addicts –these cannot be treated as a Coach

Premature Death

IV. The Life Success Scale (Refer to sample worksheet at the end of this section)

A. Category One: Physical Health

B. Category Two: Emotional Health

C. Category Three: Spiritual Health

D. Category Four: Financial Stability


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E. Category Five: Career/Professional

F. Category Six: Social Support

G. Category Seven: Closest Relationships

H. Category Eight: Time/Schedule

I. Category Nine: Learning/Personal Growth

J. Category Ten: Taking Time for Fun

K. Coaching Questions to Ask/Homework to Assign

1. Which areas do you want to spend the most time on?

2. Pull out top 3 areas and develop an Action Plan

V. The Action Plan A Marketing Tool—Place your logo for your business at the top of the

Action Plan Worksheet along with your Contact Information

An Action Plan is always confidential.

Include the Name of Client at top of page for referencing

List 1-4 Recommended Resources (i.e. 1.2.3.4. Steps to take this week)

A. The Action Plan is a step by step process used to monitor

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2. Provides education

3. Equips the client for success

Example of plastic bottle under pressure before the

expansion process—the pressure is shaping them to become a stronger and more usable person

Bending and shaping and making us reach more of our potential

VI. Closing Thoughts

A Stress Coach comes into someone’s life to ask the questions to be

part of the structure

Develop supports—importance of a support system

Meetup.com

Skills to Cope—to put parameters around the pressure

Journaling--There is so much power in the pen to release the

pressure


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Bain’s LIFE SUCCESS SCALE

Date:

Now let’s get honest! Take an intense look at your life, and score yourself using the following scale from 1-10 to evaluate how successful you believe you

are in the major areas of life.

1= Panic 6= High Moderate 2= Extremely Weak 7= Low Strength 3= Weak 8= Strength 4= Low Moderate 9= High Strength 5= Moderate 10= Peak

Physical Health-

Emotional Health-

Spiritual Health-

Financial Stability-

Career & Professional-

Social Support-

Closest Relationships-

Time & Schedule-

Learning & Personal Growth-

Recreation & Fun- SUCCESS IN LIFE SCALE SCORE =

10-25 = CRISIS LIVING LEVEL 25-50 = UNHEALTHY LIVING LEVEL 50-75 = HEALTHY LIVING LEVEL 75-100 = OPTIMAL LIVING LEVEL

MY TOP THREE AREAS TO FOCUS ON THIS WEEK:

©2008, www.DwightBain.com permission granted to reproduce this coaching tool providing this disclaimer is not removed.

http://www.dwightbain.com/


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MLCS 110:

Emotional Survival: Building Stress Resilience

Catherine Hart Weber, Ph.D. and Jennifer Cisney, M.A.


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Abstract Understanding one’s personal stress barometer is an important skill for people to effectively monitor and manage stress levels. Dr. Catherine Weber and Jennifer Cisney share how to increase awareness in this area, including how stress can alter lifestyle and ways to foster positive lifestyle change. Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to identify and instruct their client in the development of key life skills that can aid in stress management.

2. Participants will be prepared to suggest and utilize various relaxation techniques with clients.

3. Participants will learn how to build stress resilience from experts in the field of stress management and emotional regulation.


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I. Introduction

Testimonials:

Sandra Aldrich—Author

Gregory Jantz, Ph.D.

Various Kinds of Stress—

Testimonials:

Leslie Vernick, MSW

Georgia Shaffer, M.A.

II. Developing Life Skills to Cope with Stress

A. Alter Lifestyle

1. Diet

2. Exercise—active relief from stress hormones

3. Relaxation—passive relief from stress hormones

B. Relaxation

Don Colbert, MD—Author of the book: Stress Less

1. Progressive Relaxation—tensing and relaxing of muscles


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2. Discover storage areas for stress

3. Deep breathing from diaphragm—5-10 minutes each day to practice

4. Massage

5. Enjoyable activities

6. Pets in the home

C. Identify and Get Rid of Negative Self Talk

1. Be aware of what we are thinking

2. Prayer

3. Trust in God

4. Attitude of gratitude

D. Stay Focused and Organized 1. Set healthy boundaries

2. Prioritize

E. Develop Healthy Relationships

Leslie Vernick, MSW

III. Closing Thoughts

Georgia Shaffer, M.A.


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MLCS 111:

Compassion Fatigue: Managing the High Cost of Care

Eric Scalise, Ph.D.


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Abstract In this lesson, Dr. Eric Scalise will discuss the importance of self-care and give resources and clear guidance regarding self-assessment. The world today is one full of stress and trauma, and those in the ministry or helping profession need to become educated on the topic of compassion fatigue. Dr. Scalise will discuss how caregivers can take care of themselves, develop a personal stress prevention care plan and survive coaching stress. Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to understand both the building blocks and consequences of stress, and learn how people handle expectations.

2. Participants will be able to understand the concept of compassion fatigue and why it is important to those in the helping profession.

3. Participants will be able to learn practical ways to self-assess and survive

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I. Introduction

II. General Principles Regarding Stress

A. This world is full of stress and trauma.

B. The church needs to be the people who help address this trauma and stress.

C. Culture today tends to define success in quantitative numbers, but people need to consider qualitative indicators.

D. Individual expectations might be legitimate, but the composite expectations may be overwhelming.

E. Counselors, Coaches and ministry leaders are often not allowed to fail, hurt, or be human.

F. As stress increases, so does resistance to getting help, producing crises.

G. People must consider boundaries to be an important principle.


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H. It is often the journey and the process of working through the pain, trauma, grief, and loss that brings survival, health, and growth.

I. How Expectations are Often Handled

Preoccupation with stress-producing situations or individuals

Overindulgence in escape behaviors Avoidance of intimacy in favor of fantasy

Controlling the environment

Leaving the profession or ministry

J. Building Blocks of Stress

Role Ambiguity – “What am I supposed to be doing?”

Role Conflict – “Am I doing the right thing?”

Role Overload – “Am I doing too much?”

Role Inconsequentiality – “Is what I’m doing really making a difference?”

Role Isolation – “Am I alone too much?”

Role Rigidity – “Am I still in control?”

K. Consequences of Stress

Stress is “the nonspecific response of the body bon any demand.” – Dr. Hans Selye

Can have a psychosocial or biogenic orientation

Adrenaline and Cortisol 1. Constricts capillaries


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2. Reduces the body’s ability to flush out bad cholesterol 3. Promotes heart disease 4. Impacts a person’s ability for short-term memory and can

cause cognition problems 25% of all prescriptions written are for psychotropic drugs. – U.S.

Dept. of Health and Human Services

III. Compassion Fatigue A. The term was first coined in the early 1990s by Charles Figley. B. It is sometimes referred to as secondary or vicarious trauma. C. The effects of stress, like sleep loss, are cumulative. D. Two Types of Stress

The stress of the ministry or profession The stress brought into the ministry or profession “Is my profession causing the stress and problems in my life, or is

it revealing the stress and problems in my life?

E. Surviving Coaching Stress

Learn to depersonalize the process and limit time around negative people.

Don’t forget one’s First Love because a person is not the ministry.


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Learn to rest and slow down the pace of change. Learn to be silent and still. Seek to give one’s burdens to God every day. Learn to triage one’s daily and life events. Learn to have realistic expectations of oneself and others. Laugh. Do not lose the capacity for joy.

Pay attention to one’s diet and exercise. Learn to resolve those things that can be attended to quickly and

easily. Learn to manage one’s time by saying “no.”

Learn to delegate.

Find one or two key people in one’s life to be accountable to.

IV. Closing Thoughts A. John 16:33 - “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may

have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

B. What is God impressing on one’s life to change?


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MLCS 112:

The Rest Principle: Spiritual Peace in a Chaotic World

Siang-Yang Tan, Ph.D.


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Abstract The principle of rest is often overlooked and disregarded by many in today’s fast-paced, instant-everything world. Dr. Siang-Yang Tan provides an overview of four different dimensions of rest (physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual). The practice of spiritual breathing, incorporating the spiritual disciplines, and maintaining a consistent Sabbath rest are also discussed. Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to identify the Four Kinds of Rest in the Rest Principle.

2. Participants will be able to teach their clients 10 ways to experience rest in their life.

3. Participants will be able to construct an effective Action Plan with their

clients that incorporates the practice of spiritual discipline and rest for stress management and healing.


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I. Introduction

II. Four Kinds of Rest A. Physical Rest

B. Emotional Rest

C. Relational Rest

D. Spiritual Rest

III. Ten Ways to Experience Rest

A. Shepherd Centeredness

Psalms 23

John 15:5

Matthew 11:28-30

B. Spirit-Filled Surrender

Ephesians 5:18

Galatians 5:22, 23


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C. Solitude and Silence

D. Simplicity

Matthew 6:33 1. Be conscious of the acquisition of material possessions

2. Live with only what you need

E. Sabbath

F. Sleep

REM

Non-REM

Resting in the Spirit

G. Spiritual Community

H. Servanthood

Doing things for a great God is doing great things for God!

John 13

John 15


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I. Stress Management

1 Corinthians 13—Agape love

Philippians 4:6,7

Romans 8:28

J. Security Eternal


V. Additional Reading

Tan, S. Y. (2003). Rest: Experiencing God’s peace in a restless world. Regent

College Publishing.

Tan, S.Y. (2006). Full service: Moving from self serve Christianity to total

servanthood. Baker Books.


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