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Stress Institute | Department of Psychology

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate students may take the Fast Track Certificate in ABC Relaxation Training. All other Certificate students must have a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, counseling, nursing, or related area of human services, including coursework in abnormal psychology or psychopathology.

About the Founder

The founder and Director of the Stress Institute in Jonathan C. Smith, Ph.D. Dr. Smith is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, and a nationally recognized authority on stress and relaxation. He is author of fourteen books and numerous articles. Dr. Smith’s writings are a standard part of clinical programs across the country. Dr. Smith has helped develop stress programs for major organizations and corporations.

Free Stress Management Programs

Advanced Stress Institute graduate students perfect their skills by practicing on volunteer Roosevelt University students. Students can arrange for a series of sessions and learn the ABC approach to relaxation as well as active coping skills. There is no fee. Serving as a volunteer can provide an excellent introduction for individuals considering work in stress management or in human services. This volunteer program is not a substitute for counseling or psychotherapy.

In addition, the Stress Institute offers free stress and relaxation workshops for businesses, hospitals, clinics, and educational institutions. Workshops are provided by advanced students under professional supervision.

Stress Research

Stress Institute students and faculty are actively involved in research on relaxation and stress. We are proud that over forty of our students are now published authors. Outside researchers are invited to participate in co-authored research.

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