Management of the stress Discussion Week 3
Management of the stress Discussion Week 3
David and Sarah are married and have two young children. Both David and Sarah have full-time jobs. David is an accountant, and Sarah is a lawyer.
Sarah is working on a tough case at work and often comes home from work in a bad mood. She takes out her frustration on David and the children by yelling and losing patience with them. David concludes that Sarah’s on-the-job stress is affecting her behavior at home.
What are some potential sources of stress for Sarah?
Which model of work-family conflict do you think best explains what Sarah is experiencing — the spillover model, the compensation model, or the segmentation model?
If you were an employer, what types of work-life supports would you offer?
Discuss the advantages, risks, and considerations of each work-life support. Provide a summary of coping skills and techniques Sarah may utilize to combat stress and strain.
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Week 3 Stress Management Discussion
Week 3 Stress Management Discussion
David and Sarah are newlyweds with two small children. David and Sarah both work full-time. Sarah is a lawyer, while David is an accountant.
Sarah is working on a difficult case at work and frequently comes home in a poor mood. She vents her rage on David and the kids, yelling and losing tolerance with them. David comes to the conclusion that Sarah’s work-related stress is influencing her behavior at home.
What are some potential sources of stress for Sarah?
Which model of work-family conflict do you think best explains what Sarah is experiencing — the spillover model, the compensation model, or the segmentation model?
If you were an
