Course description

Subject responsibility: Dr. László Ózsvári, full professor

“Everyone suffers from it, everyone talks about it, yet few people have bothered to look into what stress really is.”   János Selye (1976)

The course will introduce the essential physiological processes of stress, the types of stressors and the theoretical models that can be used to identify and monitor stress situations in everyday life. Some stress management techniques that can be applied in practice will be presented and practised.

 

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Lectures theme

STRESS MANAGEMENT IN PRACTICE

 

2025/2026. Year / I. Semester

 

 

	Date		Topics	Lecturer(s)	Lectures
1.	October	18.	Introduction to Stress Recognizing Personal Stressors – Mapping Exercise (PSS, DASS-21) Veterinary-Specific Stressors, Client Interactions Burnout – Personality, Stages & Risks Self-Assessment Practice – Tests	Marietta Máté, Ágnes Sátori	7
2.	November	8.	Intercultural Sensitivity Training Coping Strategies Cultural Awareness – Empathy & Communication Styles Self-Reflection & Interactive Practice in Intercultural Contexts	Adrienn Mercédesz Veres	4
3.	November	15.	Daily Wellness – Lifestyle, Habits & Resilience Ayurveda – Body Types & Balance in Everyday Life Mindfulness & Self-Awareness – Johari Window Relaxation Techniques Personal Stress Plan & Essay Writing Guidance	Erika Szabó, Marietta Máté	4

 

 

Time of lectures: October 18; November 8 and 15, 2025 (Saturdays), 09:00

 

Place of lectures: Magyary-Kossa Gyula lecture hall

 

Requirements: Attendance is mandatory for all lectures. Absences are only accepted with valid official justification. The exam consists of a written essay, to be submitted by November 30, 2025.

 

 

Budapest, 27.08.2025.

 

 

László Ózsvári

Full professor., Head of dep.