<p>Increased demands. Living with roommates. Exploring independence. New romantic relationships. Tons of opportunity. Academic life is full of new stressors&mdash;but stress doesn&rsquo;t have to be a bad thing!&nbsp;<br />
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<em>A Student&rsquo;s Guide to Stress Management</em>&nbsp;provides you with strategies to not only manage stress, but transform stress into an asset that will help you succeed in your academic career. This guide will help you develop a deeper understanding of what stress is, it&rsquo;s positive and negative effects on physical and emotional health, and how it&rsquo;s a natural, and at times, helpful, part of the college experience.&nbsp;<br />
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Accessible yet comprehensive, this guide will prepare you to navigate the stressors of academic life like a pro, transforming stressful situations into opportunities for growth and success.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>A Student&rsquo;s Guide to Stress Management</em>&nbsp;is part of the Cognella Series on Student Success, a collection of books designed to help students develop the essential life and learning skills needed to support a happy, healthy, and productive higher education experience.</p><p><strong>Richard Parsons</strong>&nbsp;is a professor of counselor education at West Chester University and has over 37 years of experience in teaching counselor preparation programs. He has authored or co-authored over 80 professional articles and book chapters, and serves as the editor for the Cognella Series on Student Success. Dr. Parsons earned his master&rsquo;s and doctoral degrees from Temple University.</p><p><strong>Karen Dickinson</strong>&nbsp;is an associate professor of counselor education at West Chester University. She is a certified school counselor with more than 20 years of experience serving as a counselor and elementary and special education instructor. Dr. Dickinson earned her master&rsquo;s degree in elementary school counseling from West Chester University and her doctorate degree in individual and family studies from the University of Delaware.</p>