Stress Management Tips Worksheet
Worksheet published on February 7th, 2024
Stress can be difficult to cope with sometimes, especially when dealing with prolonged stressors or life challenges that are not easily resolved. Stress is a normal part of life, so knowing how to manage stress is an important skill to teach a client in therapy.
Healthily managing stress can help with several different mental health challenges, including anxiety, mood swings, depression, life adjustment, and more. Incorporating stress management tips into a client’s routine can make a difference in their overall ability to cope and feel relief.
About This Worksheet
Knowing different tips for managing stress can help a client in therapy make gradual and manageable life changes for healthy stress management and relief from mental health challenges. This worksheet offers simple tips for managing stress, along with a space for the client and therapist to work together to apply the tips to the client’s life.
People who are struggling with stress at home, at work, or in life areas that are not easily resolved can all benefit from learning stress management tips. This worksheet is a tool that can be used with adolescents and adults who struggle with issues like stress management, low self-esteem, perfectionism, or juggling all of life’s responsibilities.
Instructions
Complete this worksheet by reviewing the introduction and list of stress management tips with the client. Then, allow the client time to review the list of stress management tips on their own and complete the worksheet exercise. Then, instruct the client to complete the reflection questions.
When the client has completed the reflection questions, review their responses with them. Use their responses as a guide for learning healthy stress management skills and creating a plan for implementing the tips into the client’s day-to-day life.