Publication type:
Training / Education Manual
Agency:
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Summary:
This workshop manual on stress was prepared by the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC0 in March, 1987. It includes methods of identifying and dealing with stress, gender-based analysis of the social determinants of health (causing stress), and analysis of belief systems and guilt causing stress. The manual also includes methods for communicating assertively, breathing exercises, relaxation exercises, and other non-medicinal ways of dealing with stress. Finally, the manual includes a stress workshop evaluation form.
Keywords:
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; stress; workshop; social determinants of health; mental health; alternative therapy; complementary therapy; herbal; gender-based analysis; discussion forum; community-based health; awareness raising