A review of the ERIC literature on stress is presented, revealing counselors' incorporation of stress management techniques into their work with clients as well as their own coping mechanisms for dealing with stress in their personal and professional lives. The materials provide an overview of stress, its effects on students, women, families, employees, and the stress and burnout that affects counselors and other helping professionals. An annotated bibliography of the ERIC documents and journal articles are cited as an appendix. (JAC)