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Stress Management Program(SMP)

Stress Management Program(SMP)

The Stress Management Program uses supportive guidance and strictly confidential one-on-one clinical interaction from trained professionals, CDs, audio tapes and homework "tips" as the primary instructional tools.

What the WSU Stress Management Program Can Provide for You:

  • Immediate stress-relief techniques
  • Training to cope with situation specific stress
  • Materials for home use
  • Techniques to improve quality of sleep Skills to improve concentration and performance
  • Life management consultation to help you better cope with stressors
  • Your own Stress Management Program Protocol CD free of charge upon completion of the initial program!

Who Can Use the Program:

The WSU SMP is a free service to WSU students who have paid the health fee and to employees. Participants may utilize the SMP as either the primary treatment or as an adjunctive treatment while they are engaged in other types of medical or psychological support.

How Do I Get Started?

During the first 1 hour appointment, you will be asked to fill out a brief demographic form. You will also be given information designed to orient you to the general concept of stress and the options available through the SMP. If you choose to become a participant, you will be scheduled for several, consecutive, 50 minute SMP appointments with the program's trained stress management clinicians.

What is Your Commitment?
  • Participation in the program in a sequential and timely manner (i.e. one protocol per week for a minimum of 5-6 weeks).
  • Time and effort to practice at home.
What Can Happen Next?

After participating in the SMP you may:

  • Repeat the sequence
  • Continue to schedule follow-up SMP sessions
  • Investigate other treatment options and stress relief techniques, including guided imagery and other supplementary CDs/tapes.
Other Questions?

Call Scott Case, Ph.D. at WSU Counseling & Testing Services at (509) 335-4511.

Making an Appointment

Counseling Services is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. We have "walk-in hours" every day for new appointments. Stop in or call us at 335-4511.

Crisis services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To access counselors after work hours or on weekends call 335-2159.


Cope better with the stress in YOUR life!

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Counseling & Testing Services, PO Box 641065, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-1065 | (509) 335-4511 | mailto:counseling@wsu.edu