Overview:

The lesson covers five key strategies: Meditation, Journaling, Biofeedback, Sounds and Smells (Music Therapy and Aromatherapy), and Connecting with Movement and Nature.

Topic Summary:

  • Meditation is a practice that teaches the brain to be in the moment and helps dissipate stress-inducing thoughts. 
  • Journaling aids in cognitive processing, self-awareness, and emotional balance. 
  • Biofeedback trains awareness of physical signals related to stress response and can help prevent unnecessary activation of the stress system. 
  • Music Therapy and Aromatherapy can stimulate positive emotional responses contributing to reduced stress activation.
  • Connecting with Movement and Nature leverages physical activity and environmental exposure to reset internal stress systems.