PSY 220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Presenting Problem, Diaphragmatic Breathing

• School: Stony Brook University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 220
• Professor: Stacey Scott

Document Summary

Exam #3 lecture notes (chapters 14,15,16, and article on work stress and families) Lecture #4 - olli speaker: distress tolerance: eustress or distress. Life is hard, often unfair and sometimes sucks: anxiety is within the top 3 presenting concerns at both shs and caps. Deep breathing, muscle relaxation, take a break, go for a walk, do something fun. Find a hobby: progressive muscle relaxation - tension to release of muscles moving from toes to head, mindfulness: observe, describe, participate. Non judgmentally, one mindfully, aspirational -> takes years to master: asking for help: its ok, you"re not alone, let others support and comfort you, go to friends, family, and instructors.