© 2007, 2008 Dr. Robert Epstein
You're about to take the unabridged version of the
Epstein Stress Management Inventory for Individuals (or
ESMI-i). This is an inventory of 4 types of skills that are important for everyday and long-term stress management. Most people are able to complete it in less than 10 minutes, and there are no right or wrong answers. Just select the response that seems best.
After you answer the questions, you'll be given a detailed report that will give you your scores and explain what they mean. This is just the start; once you know your
ESMI scores, there are many avenues you might pursue to improve your stress-management skills. Games and exercises to strengthen such skills can be found in Dr. Epstein's book,
The Big Book of Stress Relief Games, which also includes an abridged, self-scorable version of the
ESMI.
If you're a manager, teacher, or supervisor, you might also want to take the
manager's version of the ESMI, which looks at 10 types of skills that are important for reducing stress in people for whom you are responsible.
Before we get to the inventory itself, we'll ask you a few basic questions about yourself. Demographic information is being collected for research purposes only and will be kept strictly confidential.
To make sure the scoring is accurate, be sure to fill in all the blanks!