A practical, step-by-step approach to stress management for women.

Stress is a significant threat to the physical and emotional health of contemporary American women. Primary health care providers are an excellent resource for women in need of education about the seriousness of stress. Clinicians can work with women to prevent unnecessary exposure to stressors and to help them learn adaptive coping skills. This article offers a practical, step-by-step approach to stress management for women. Assessment processes, planning concepts and relevant intervention strategies are discussed.