1. Managing stress assertively. Recall a stressful situation that you wished you had handled in a more assertive manner. How did you react in this situation? What happened as a result? If you’re faced...

1. Managing stress assertively. Recall a stressful situation that you wished you had handled in a more assertive manner. How did you react in this situation? What happened as a result? If you’re faced with a similar situation in the future, how could you handle it more assertively?

2. When you become defensive, how do you behave?

3. Are you inclined to abuse alcohol or drugs when under stress?