This article is a reprint of the viewpoint which originally appeared in 2004 (volume 21(3), 163-167). It is a memoir of a horrific experience, expressed through drawings. The author takes the readers with him on his very personal frightening journey of quintuple bypass surgery. He not only tells the readers, he shows them how making art became a…

Suggests that illusions by clients about themselves and their environments could be purposeful and facilitative, perhaps serving as an effective coping mechanism against a painful experience. Presents counselors with several examples and one brief case study in a condensed synthesis of research and theory on the accommodating and positive reasons…

Describes stand-up comic Jim Pelley's knack for making educators see a light side to serious problems. Principals should always be aware of the power of humor to take the edge off potentially depressing situations. Advice is provided for lightening up, including creating a humor first-aid kit, posting staff baby pictures and cartoons, and…

In this article, the author discusses how to manage stress in children. A teacher's story and a parent's story about a child who complains of frequent stomach aches, is presented. Stomach aches and other somatic complaints without any apparent physical explanation are common among young children experiencing stress. Nevertheless, it is essential…

Offers perspective of Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) phenomenon based on current clinical experience. Asserts that the Jmind is polypsychic with multitude of psychological systems and processes existing in conjunction with one another, that MPD individuals have fragmented or dissociated ego states due to stress on unity of sense of self, and…

Discusses faculty stress in academe, noting such factors as workload, time constraints, the urge to publish, extremely high self-expectations, and dissonance between actual achievements and personal aspirations. Recommends long-term coping strategies. (SR)

Notes that stresses of adult life are now much more commonplace among children. Provides a rationale for viewing play as an important vehicle for uncovering childhood stressors and describes both theory and practice that reinforces the value of play in relieving stress. (HTH)

Typical reactions to job loss are Victim, Survivor, and Navigator responses. A training program can help participants acknowledge their feelings, identify positive ways to manage change, understand the phases of change, learn stress management techniques, visualize their desired futures, and plan for achieving their vision. (SK)

Presents a response to the stress-coping meta-analysis (Matheny, et al) with comments regarding the effectiveness of the taxonomy building and the empirical work. Notes the need for reporting effectiveness of stress-coping treatment across different types of outcomes. (KS)

Examines (1) a simple model of the origin, development, and effects of stress; (2) the 12 most important causes of stress found in a survey of Oregon school administrators; (3) coping strategies used by the administrators surveyed; and (4) management skills as a potential coping technique. (MCG)

Learning from program failure hinges upon acknowledging that everybody fails and having the ability to cope. Coping techniques may include accepting blame, denying failure, analyzing failure, blaming others, talking and sharing, remaining objective, using stress management techniques, and taking another risk. (SK)

Discusses stress and strategies that have been successful in managing it. Common threads running through the theme articles are (1) when you manage stress you have control and can adapt to stressful situations; (2) educators are responsible for helping others manage stress; and (3) agricultural educators face personal stress that has internal and…

Presents typical reactions of adolescents to parental divorce. School based groups for adolescents of divorce can ameliorate the stress and act as a container for reactive impulsive behavior. Educators with a family studies/home economics background are ideally suited to lead such school-based groups. Techniques for establishing and developing…

After being shadowed by her new superintendent for one hectic workday, a veteran elementary school principal learned she had high blood pressure and needed to flex her management style. She was advised to delegate more responsibilities, write about her practice, schedule only half her workday, and provide balance in her life. (MLH)

University department chairs need to manage stress to their advantage. Myths pertaining to stress include: (1) stress is harmful; (2) stress should be avoided; (3) stress correlates with level of responsibility; (4) stress is predominantly a male phenomenon; and (5) there is one appropriate coping method. The Chair Stress Cycle provides a broad…