Gary Works in an Agency That Is Short-Staffed and Is

Gary works in an agency that is short-staffed and is continuously being asked to work an overloaded schedule. He feels overwhelmed by the job and is exhausted by the time he leaves work. Recently, Gary sought help through a counselor for managing his stress. The first step he needs to take to develop an effective stress management program is

A) altering stress-inducing behavior patterns.
B) avoiding stressors.
C) self-monitoring.
D) using cognitive approaches to challenge irrational beliefs.