Traveling can serve as an approach to stress management, and it has physical, psychological, and intellectual benefits. Whether an individual takes a brief weekend retreat or enjoys a longer trip, traveling allows for recovery from daily stressors and work.
The Managing Stress By Traveling Handout shares research on traveling and stress, and then introduces ways to travel for stress relief. Some of the tips include exploring hiking trails and savoring each moment while traveling. Clients can also add an element of fun to their experience by creating a photo story or making a travel bucket list.
This handout helps kids and teens enjoy the benefits of traveling, such as improved sleep and productivity, in addition to stress relief. Encourage your child to keep a travel journal to record their feelings as a result of implementing the tips from the handout.
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References:
- Chen, C., Petrick, J. F., & Shahvali, M. (2014). Tourism experiences as a stress reliever. Journal of Travel Research, 55(2), 150–160. https://doi.org/10.1177/0047287514546223
- Liao, C., Zuo, Y., Xu, S., Law, R., & Zhang, M. (2023). Dimensions of the health benefits of wellness tourism: A review. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1071578
- The importance of taking vacation time to de-stress and recharge. (2023, June 6). The Importance of Taking Vacation Time to De-stress and Recharge | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. https://bbrfoundation.org/blog/importance-taking-vacation-time-de-stress-and-recharge
