Meditation is a very useful tool as well in the long term management of stress. I have studied a form called CSM, Clinically Standardized Meditation, created by Dr. Pat Carrington. Contact me if you would like some more information regarding how to learn it.
This article provides a nice overview of the benefits of meditation regarding stress. Enjoy!
http://stress.about.com/od/tensiontamers/p/profilemeditati.htm
