Practice LADDER

Now that you’ve practiced the L.A.D.D.E.R. technique, choose a situation that will be easy to carry out. Begin by identifying the who, what, where and when of the situation. Plan on reporting the outcome to another person.

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Step 1: Understanding Stress

Step 3: Type A & B Behavior Patterns

Step 5: Thinking Differently

Step 7: Communication & Stress

Step 2: Stress Management at Work

Step 4: Biofeedback Training & Relaxation

Step 6: Time Management

Steps to Systematic Stress Management™

Success Over Stress Basics

Stress & Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Slow Down!

Budget Your Time

Stretch to Ease Stress

Keep Cool in a Crisis

Make Stress Work for You

Stop Family Friction Before it Starts

Ward Off Worry in 5 Easy Steps

Remember: Kids Are People, Too

Can We Talk?

Cope with Emotional

Fender Benders

Codependent No More

If You Can't Alter Traffic,

Alter Your Mood

Cause for Paws

Deal with Bullies

Time Flies when You Are Disorganized

Prevent Burnout

Keep Your Cool with this Tool

"Remember" to Relax with Biofeedback

Tune Out to Tune In

Exercise Your Breathing

Laugh Out Loud (LOL)

Stop Feeding Your Feelings

Stress Less for Success

"Rehearse" for Stressful Events

Float Away Stress

Command Yourself to Relax

7 Ways to Cure Workaholism

Just Say No to Stressful Thoughts

Don't Be Afraid to Cry

Use Your Imagination

to Unwind

Learn to Accept Criticism

Spirituality Can Help You Cope

Think Positive!

Strike a Pose