the activities of the studied sessions were as the following table This study was a parallel -group randomized quasiexperimental
trial that from 2010 to 2011conducted in dargaz city.
Table 1. Educational sessions and their description
Session sdescription
1st session Introduction session and providing information about the stress
2 st session Familiarity with gradual muscle relaxation and its implementation with mental imagery
3rd session Familiarity with the consequences and physical symptoms of the stress
4th session Relaxation and imagery and training and diaphragm breathing practices
5th session Linking thoughts and emotions and familiarity with cognitive errors
6th session Discussion about relaxation exercises
7th session Replacement of logical thoughts and personal stress management program
8th session End of the stress management training program, completing the questionnaire