Charles Lawrence Allen

The New Science of Stress Management©

An Interactive Web-based Resource

What is it -

The purpose of this resource is to assist the user in managing the stress of painful emotions. In the book, Why Good People Make Bad Choices, the reader is encouraged to simplify the experience of feeling:

“In order to make optimal use of the problem solving strategies in the next five chapters, it will be helpful to simplify your feeling experiences. That is, conceptualize your feelings as having roots in one of five physiological points of origin: anger, sadness, guilt, fear, or gladness.” page 119, WGPMBC

As a result, this resource* is divided into four different modules, each one aimed at guiding the user to manage the stress of anger (MAD), sadness (SAD), guilt (BAD), and fears/worry (FEAR).

How does it work -

Each module will help the reader to 1) identify or confirm a targeted feeling, 2) give information about the feeling, 3) provide a cognitive challenge, and 4) suggest either external resolutions or internal resolutions.

The first time you use a feeling module, it is recommended that you go through each of the module steps.

One of the module steps is called the "Cognitve Challenge". Cognitive Challenge questions are meant to help to clarify your approach to emotional problem solving and it is recommended that you attempt to use them. However, it is okay to skip directly to the resolutions if you get stuck, or the questions become too burdensome.

As a resource, The New Science of Stress Management© is designed to be used on an as needed basis. That is, whenever you are feeling the stress of emotional pain, you can go to the resource to better understand what you are experiencing, and then look for potential resolutions. It is important the bear in mind that some of the resolutions may not be a fit for the particular emotional problem you are facing. In that case, keep reading until you find a resolution that does fit.

As you navigate this website use the underlined links, the scroll bar, and your browsers green back and forward buttons.

How can I use it -

* Terms of Use. This product may not be distributed without the permission of the author. There is no guarantee of immediate and/or specific positive results. This product is automatically updated with new features. This is a guideline resource only and should not be used to replace a qualified and licensed mental health professional. See terms of use for more information. All content is the property of Charles Lawrence Allen and may not be used without permission unless otherwise stated. The information contained on this site is not intended to be a substitute for obtaining professional care from a qualified and licensed mental health professional. In case of emergency, as always seek out immediate treatment in your area, and/or call 911.