Coping with Stress at University: A Survival GuideCoping with Stress at University comprehensively covers the main problems and stresses that a student may experience during their university career. Looking at university life from a variety of angles, this book equips the student to be able to deal with stressful situations ranging from exam pressure to relationship problems, from homesickness to managing finances. Although the problems do not change, the way a student faces them can and the more effective the approach, the less stress the student will feel when tackling their concerns.
Quotes and case studies from previous students illustrate how problems have been dealt with in the past, and a number of coping techniques and exercises are provided to help prepare students for the transition into and through university life.
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Contents
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Chapter 2 What about your stress levels? | 22 |
How can you handle your stress? | 31 |
Chapter 3 Thinking skills | 33 |
Chapter 4 Imagery and relaxation skills | 47 |
Chapter 5 Assertion and anger management techniques | 62 |
Getting down to work | 117 |
Chapter 12 Dealing with assignments | 119 |
Chapter 13 Handling presentations | 133 |
Chapter 14 Preparing for exams | 142 |
Coping with university | 157 |
Chapter 15 Relationships | 159 |
Chapter 16 Alcohol and drugs | 166 |
Chapter 17 Feeling out of place? | 184 |
Starting university life | 75 |
Chapter 6 Leaving the nest | 77 |
Chapter 7 Accommodation | 88 |
Chapter 8 Staying healthy | 93 |
Chapter 9 Are you on the right course? | 99 |
Chapter 10 Pubs clubs and societies | 104 |
Chapter 11 Managing your money | 109 |
Chapter 18 University the Besst Time of Your Life? | 205 |
Appendix 1 Selfhypnosis | 210 |
Appendix 2 Useful Information | 217 |
Recommended reading | 225 |
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Coping with Stress at University: A Survival Guide Stephen Palmer,Angela Puri No preview available - 2006 |