Assignemnt: Stress Relieving Technique Paper
Students will complete a literature review and analysis of a stress prevention and management topic from the list below.
Guided Imagery
Yoga
Meditation
Massage
Mindfulness
Tai Chi
Shiatsu
Acupuncture
Reiki
Aromatherapy
Hydrotherapy
Music Therapy
Biofeedback
Autogenics
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Breathing Exercises
Chromotherapy
Feng Shui
Ergonomics
Laughter Yoga
Introduction (250 - 500 words): What is your topic? Why might others find it important? Generally speaking, what kind of research has been published about this topic?
Background/Literature Review (500 - 1000 words): This section should be a summary of the literature you researched about your topic. This section should not be your opinion; it should be a description of what has already been published about the topic you chose.
Discussion (500 - 1000 words): This section should be your interpretation of the review of literature and your personal opinion on how this specific technique or philosophy. Include the following information:
• What areas holistic health does this stress relieving technique address? Is the technique mind, body, or both? How does this technique increase resilience?
• Do you feel this stress technique is effective? Why? What makes it effective? Does amount of time or days a week matter?
• How will this stress relieving technique help reduce health risks and/or increase personal wellness?
• Do you feel this particular stress relieving technique would be beneficial to college students? What would make the practicing of this technique particularly challenging or easy for colleges students to incorporate in their lives while at school.
• Do you think this technique should be part of mainstream medicine (if applicable, covered by health insurance)? Why or why not?
• How would YOU incorporate this into your daily life? What changes would you need to make in order to make this practice a priority? What would be your personal benefits or challenges?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.