School-age children, including those with behavioral disorders, are experiencing more stress than ever in the history of public education. Nevertheless, the literature has not addressed the seriousness of stress and how it affects the lives of these children. This article discusses how stress may affect the lives of children with behavior disorders, provides educators with a model for introducing stress management techniques, and closes with strategies for managing stress in the classroom.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
Beck, A.T., & Weishaar, M.E. (1989). Cognitive therapy. In R. J. Corsini & D. Wedding (Eds.), Current psychotherapies (4th ed., pp. 285-320). Itasca, IL: Peacock.
2.
Chandler, L.A. (1987). Childhood stress: The teacher's role. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 285 367)
Ellis, A. (1989). Rational-emotive therapy. In R. J. Corsini & D. Wedding (Eds.), Current psychotherapies (4th ed., pp. 197-238). Itasca, IL: Peacock .
5.
Felgar, M.A. (1992). Gangs and violence. Journal of Emotional and Behavior Problems, 1, 9-12.
6.
Heward, W. (1996). Exceptional children: An introduction to special education. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall & Pearson Education.
7.
Hobfoll, S.E. (1988). The ecology of stress. New York: Hemisphere.
8.
Honig, A.S. (1986a). Stress and coping in children—Part 1. Young Children, 41, 50-63.
9.
Honig, A.S. (1986b). Stress and coping in children—Part 2. Young Children, 41, 47-59.
10.
Kauffman, J.M. (1997). Characteristics of emotional and behavioral disorders of children and youth (6th ed.). Columbus, OH: Merrill.
11.
Krames Communication. (1989). Developing a low stress work style. Daly City, CA: Author.
12.
Lazarus, R.S., & Folkman, S. (1984). Stress, appraisal, and coping. New York: Springer.
13.
Mann, J. (1993, April 16). Easing up to excel. The Washington Post, p. B3.
14.
Meese, R.L. (1996). Strategies for teaching students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Detroit: Brooks/Cole .
15.
Minnesota Department of Education (1989). Minnesota student survey report. St. Paul: Author.
16.
Nazario, S.L. (1991, October 7). Relaxation classes rile many parents . The Wall Street Journal, pp. A1A9, .
