Reflective Journal Exercise- Stress
Overview
A Reflective Journal is a way for you to synthesize material learned in the course module, it enables you to perceive the links between theory and practice more clearly, and it encourages deeper thought into what you did, how you did it, and why you did it. It requires one to reflect on a personal experience for the purpose of self-awareness and professional growth. The benefits of Reflective Journaling include:
- Critical Thinking Skill Development
- Synthesis of Classroom and Clinical Knowledge
- Self-Awareness
- Professional Growth and Promotion of Professional Behaviors
- Shift of Focus away from Self
- Awareness of Emotional Responses, Personal Biases, and Beliefs
Instructions
Being able to apply concepts you learn will deepen your understanding of psychology. These application activities allow you to practice this skill to maximize your understanding of the content in the modules. Please provide a 250-500 word reflective response using Microsoft Word.
Writing Prompt
Please watch the following video: How Stress Affects Your Body – Sharon Horesh Bergquist
- Have you or anyone you know ever become so affected by stress that you became ill? If so, describe these circumstances. What alternatives might have helped in coping with the stress?
- If you have not experienced this or known someone who has, when was the last time you were stressed? What do you do, or can you do, to manage stress?