Assignment 1

purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to get you to reflect, based on information discussed in class, posted toBlackboard, and in your assigned readings from week 1, on how stress shows up in your life. Consider thecoping skills and resources that are available to you to deal with the stress that you're experiencing.InstructionsIdentify a stressor in your life and explain how it is expressed (e.g., sleep problems, food and nutritionissues, anger management, etc.). Research and investigate this stressor and identify what coping skills areneeded to deal with the associated reactions and what resources are available to help you do so.To express your information, create a poster that illustrates the following:1. Definition of stress2. A stressor in your life Identify if it is causing good stress (eustress) or bad stress (distress) Identify if the stress is mild, moderate, or severe and if it is acute or chronic Identify if the stressor is an everyday inconvenience, a significant life change, or acatastrophe3. Cause of the stress (e.g., stress due to feeling overwhelmed by school demands)4. Stress-related physical or behavioural symptom(s) and how they manifest (e.g., sleep problems -trouble falling asleep)5. At least three coping skills that can be used to deal with stress (e.g., talking to professors, timemanagement, sleep hygiene)6. At least 3 helpful resources (e.g., article or website)7. References in APA format Research articles from scientific journals (not popular articles such as those found onPsychology Today and Omni) or books (but not encyclopedias or textbooks). Please note that Wikipedia is not a valid research source. Use sources that have strongscientific support.Format Poster format The poster must be colourful, creative, clear, and coheren

assignment 2

Explore the question: What is your initial reaction to MAiD soon becomingavailable to people with significant mental illness?What personal values inform your initial reaction. Medical Assistance in Dying(MAiD)