AGD2018 in New Orleans
 
TDMS2F: Stress Management for Dental Professionals
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All of Dental Pearls 5 Sessions must be attended concurrently to obtain CE

Subject Code: 770: Self Improvement
Credits: .33
Session Type: Lecture
Fee: Free
Audience: D, H, A, O, S, R


This course will help attendees recognize the stressors that are unique to them, teach them how to reflect upon positive coping mechanisms toward stressful events, as well as how to incorporate positive changes that will minimize the effects of stress, thus optimizing the quality of their lives.

Objectives:
Understand the basic physiological mechanisms of the stress response.
List the adverse physical and mental consequences of unresolved chronic stress.
Develop a proactive plan to identify personal stressors and develop positive coping mechanisms towards them.
Identify commonly used negative coping mechanisms for chronic stress and their adverse effects.