Controlling Graduate School Stress: Introduction

Introduction | Stressors We Experience in Graduate School
Ways We Can Cope with Stress | Relaxation Training | Vulnerability to Stress Quiz

As graduate students we experience some level of stress almost all the time. We are called upon to finish final reports, deliver great presentations, and thrive in our practicum settings all while trying to maintain relationships with our family and friends.

While we cannot remove the stressful events from our lives, we can adjust the way we react to these events. We will be able to perform at a more productive level and feel better about ourselves if we can bring high levels of stress to a more manageable level.

Are you vulnerable to stress?
Certain aspects of our habits, our lifestyles, and our environments can make each of us more or less vulnerable to the negative effects of stress. How vulnerable are YOU to stress?

Take the 20-Questions Vulnerability to Stress Quiz

If current and/or past stresses are affecting your quality of life and you would like more assistance, please feel free to contact the Psychological Services Center for referral information.

References

Benson, H. (1975). The Relaxation Response. New York, New York: Harper.

Girdano, D.A, Dusek, D.E., & Everly, G.S. (2005). Controlling Stress and Tension. Boston, MA: Pearson.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (1990). Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness. New York, New York: Random House.