Assignment 1: Motivational Interviewing Application to Stress

Purpose: Stress can have a negative impact upon one’s health. Students will incorporate knowledge of MI techniques to engage a specific population in an evidence-based activity that reduces stress levels. Through creating a stress management plan, the APRN gains experiential knowledge to utilize in their clinical practice.

For this assignment, explore a mindfulness technique of interest and apply it to a specific population.

Develop a scholarly paper that addresses the following criteria:

1. Explore the pathology of toxic stress levels and scales used to measure it

2. Complete the Perceived Stress Management scale (PSS) provided and provide a summary of findings

3. Identify an intervention useful for stress management: journal, exercise (be specific i.e. running, walking, swimming), meditation, music therapy, equine therapy, etc.

4. Research the intervention selected and cite evidence of effectiveness providing cultural considerations that may impact the success of the intervention

5. Outline motivational techniques used to develop an effective stress management plan

6. Develop two SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) that will be used to monitor the effectiveness of the management plan