Stress Management

Student independently learns video lecture material and performs self-assessment tests and assignments on the subject of the lecture.

Students learn literature and prepare for a discussion on the topic of the practical class.

In accordance with Paragraph 3.9 of RSU academic Regulations I, attendance of classes is mandatory and registered.

Task:

Analysis and application of stress management approaches in the personal and professional environment - experience from RSU Research Week 2025

objective:

Develop understanding of the latest approaches to stress management through knowledge gained from the Scientific Conference and analyse their applicability at both individual and professional level.

Description of the task:

students attend RSU Research Week 2025 events, which explore topics of stress, stress management, psychology or related areas. Based on conference materials and lecturer presentations, the student performs a written analysis (volume: 800-1000 words).

Written analysis (volume: 800-1000 words):

• • describe the selected measure (- us), highlighting the main topics and questions covered.
  • Analyze how research or approaches presented at the event can be applied to stress management in professional or personal life.
  • Give examples of how conclusions from an event can be used to improve stress management strategies in a particular area (e.g. healthcare, education, business, etc.).

Evaluation criteria:

• Ability to identify and analyse key insights from conference materials – 3 points;
• Critical thinking and original stress management recommendations – 3 points;
• Quality and structurality of written work – 2 points;
• Written work submitted within a specified time period – 2 points;

You must score at least 6 points to pass the task.

Student searches for scientific article on stress management topics in RSU databases and performs its analysis. Student prepares presentation and participates in the seminar.

Evaluation criteria:

• A presentation of a research article is prepared and submitted in time – 1 point;
• The research article is presented in the seminar – 2 points;
• The presentation shall reflect the subject of the study, the relevance and purpose of the study, the sample of respondents and its characteristics, the research instruments used – 3 points;
• The results and conclusions of the sresearch article are analysed on the basis of theoretical knowledge acquired in the lectures and practical classes of the study course – 2 points;
• Personal and professional benefits are described - 1 point;
• The presentation time limit is respected - 1 point.

Student performs analysis of personal life situation, evaluating daily stressors and developing a stress management plan. Student prepares presentation and participates in the seminar.

Evaluation criteria:

• A presentation on the stress management plan is prepared and submitted within a specified time limit - 1 point.
• The individual stress management plan is presented at the seminar -1 point;
• Daily stressors are identified and defined – 1 point;
• Describes individual personality traits and their relationship to stress perception - 1 point;
• The stress management plan integrates both immediate and preventive stress management techniques - 1 point;
• One of the stress management techniques from the course (e.g. one of the respiratory techniques; relaxation exercises, etc.) is applied and self-reflection is given on the use of this technique – 2 points;
• 2-4 literature sources are used and references to them in the text are appropriately indicated - 2 points;
• The presentation time limit is respected - 1 point.