Coping with Stress at University

Professor Stephen Palmer PhD is an award winning psychologist and psychotherapist. He is Founder Director of the Centre for Stress Management, London. He is the UK's first Visiting Professor of Work Based Learning and Stress Management at Middlesex University. He has authored/edited over 50 books including The Beginner's Guide to Counselling and Psychotherapy (Sage, 2015). He is Co-editor of the European Journal of Counselling Theory, Research and Practice. Currently he is Honorary President of the International Stress Management Association; President of the International Society for Coaching Psychology; Founder Co-Chair of the London Branch of the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies; a Founder Director and Vice President of the Society of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and a Director and Deputy Chair of the Association for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy. His interests include jazz, art and coastal walking.

PART ONE: WHAT IS STRESS? Understanding Stress What About Your Stress Levels? PART TWO: HOW CAN YOU HANDLE YOUR STRESS? Thinking Skills Imagery and Relaxation Skills Assertion and Anger Management Techniques PART THREE: STARTING UNIVERSITY LIFE Leaving the Nest Accommodation Staying Healthy Are You on the Right Course? Pubs, Clubs and Societies Managing Your Money PART FOUR: GETTING DOWN TO WORK Dealing with Assignments Handling Presentations Preparing for Exams PART FIVE: COPING WITH UNIVERSITY Relationships Alcohol and Drugs Feeling Out of Place? University The Best Time of Your Life?