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What is Stress? Stress is the body’s response to change.

It is a normal reaction to certain situations or events in your life.

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StressNot all Stress is bad:

Positive Stress

It can motivate you to do your best.

It can get you ready for a big game.

It can make you more alert and improve your concentration.

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Causes of Stress:Anything that causes stress is called a

Stressor.

Common Stressors:

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How the body responds to Stress

Fight –or– Flight Response:

The process by which the body prepares to deal with a stressor.

* Fighting or fleeing is the body’s natural response to threats or harm.

* Adrenaline is released. Adrenaline is a hormone that gives the body extra energy.

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How the body responds to Stress

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Excess Stress will affect: Physical Health

Headaches Digestive problems High blood pressure

Mental and Emotional Health Make you feel anxious Make you feel moody It can interfere with your schoolwork

Social Health Some will yell at those around them Other will withdraw, or back off, from social

contacts.

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Skills for stress management:

Relaxation Helps to slow down your heart rate.

Laughter Laughter redirects negative energy

Physical Activity When you are active, your brain releases

chemicals that positively affect your mood.

Time Management Strategies for using time efficiently

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Coping With Loss:

Loss An unavoidable part of life

Team loses a game Losing an object that is important to you Losing someone who is close to you

Grief: The sorrow caused by the loss of a loved

one

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Coping With Loss:Grief reaction:

The process of dealing with strong feelings following any loss. Usually occurs in stages:

1. Shock People feel numb The full emotional impact has not yet set in.

2. Anger Anger towards family members / friends.

3. Yearning You begin to appreciate the scope or size if the loss You feel like you have a ‘big emotional hole’

4. Depression The reality of the loss sets in. You begin to acknowledge that the loss is permanent.

5. Acceptance You feel ready to move on with your life

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Coping With Grief:

Coping Strategies: Ways of dealing with the sense of loss people

feel at the death of someone. Confronting your feelings head on Talk about your feelings with others

Helping others who are grieving: Let the person decide how you can be a source

of comfort Respect the person’s feelings Allow the person to decide how much time they

need to recover.


Your Stress - Loughborough University · 5. Stress busting plan. 6. 3 min breathing exercise. 7. ... When we encounter stress, it is our body’s way of reacting to pressures we are

Your Stress - Loughborough University · 5. Stress busting plan. 6. 3 min breathing exercise. 7. ... When we encounter stress, it is our body’s way of reacting to pressures we are

1 Emotions, Stress, and Health Chapter 11. 2 Emotion Emotions are our body’s adaptive response.

1 Emotions, Stress, and Health Chapter 11. 2 Emotion Emotions are our body’s adaptive response.

And Substance Abuse Stress is inevitable… It is the body’s reaction to protect itself from emotional, physical pressures, and in extreme circumstances…from.

And Substance Abuse Stress is inevitable… It is the body’s reaction to protect itself from emotional, physical pressures, and in extreme circumstances…from.

STRESS MANAGEMENT BY ROCHELLE LIGHTBOURN. WHAT IS STRESS? The body’s inability to effectively manage/deal with any given situation whether it is positive.

STRESS MANAGEMENT BY ROCHELLE LIGHTBOURN. WHAT IS STRESS? The body’s inability to effectively manage/deal with any given situation whether it is positive.

Mental Health Notes STRESS. Body’s reaction to any demand place on it –Distress: “bad stress”-harmful effects –Eustress: “good stress” –improves performance.

Mental Health Notes STRESS. Body’s reaction to any demand place on it –Distress: “bad stress”-harmful effects –Eustress: “good stress” –improves performance.

RESEARCH REPORT€¦ · exactly ‘stress’ is. At the most basic level, stress is our body’s response to pressures from a situation or life event (called a ‘stressor’). What

RESEARCH REPORT€¦ · exactly ‘stress’ is. At the most basic level, stress is our body’s response to pressures from a situation or life event (called a ‘stressor’). What

STRESS Everyone has heard of it…… BUT WHAT IS IT REALLY? The body’s reaction to threats or demands either REAL or PERCEIVED Can we get rid of stress?

STRESS Everyone has heard of it…… BUT WHAT IS IT REALLY? The body’s reaction to threats or demands either REAL or PERCEIVED Can we get rid of stress?

Managing Stress. Stress Defined STRESS is the body’s response to the demands of daily living. STRESSORS are the causes of stress. A STRESSOR is a demand.

Managing Stress. Stress Defined STRESS is the body’s response to the demands of daily living. STRESSORS are the causes of stress. A STRESSOR is a demand.

Form: D-5743 Stress Reduction · defenses react in a rapid, automatic way known as “fight-or-flight”, or the stress response. The stress response is the body’s way of protecting

Form: D-5743 Stress Reduction · defenses react in a rapid, automatic way known as “fight-or-flight”, or the stress response. The stress response is the body’s way of protecting

Teen Stress and Stress Management WHAT IS STRESS? l Stress is your mind and body’s response or reaction to a real or imagined threat, event or change.

Teen Stress and Stress Management WHAT IS STRESS? l Stress is your mind and body’s response or reaction to a real or imagined threat, event or change.

Stress Management For Better Workplace What Is Stress Stress is the body’s automatic response to any physical/mental demand placed on it. Adrenaline.

Stress Management For Better Workplace What Is Stress Stress is the body’s automatic response to any physical/mental demand placed on it. Adrenaline.

Stress & Burnout in the Workplace · • Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. The stress response is the body’s way of protecting you. •

Stress & Burnout in the Workplace · • Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. The stress response is the body’s way of protecting you. •

The Body’s Response to Stress. What is Stress? Stress is your body’s reaction to the physical and mental demands of daily life.

The Body’s Response to Stress. What is Stress? Stress is your body’s reaction to the physical and mental demands of daily life.

Life Skills: I will follow a plan to manage stress. I will be resilient during difficult times. Vocabulary Stress - is the body’s reaction t the demands.

Life Skills: I will follow a plan to manage stress. I will be resilient during difficult times. Vocabulary Stress - is the body’s reaction t the demands.

Stress. The body’s and mind’s reaction to everyday demands or threats. Real or imagined.

Stress. The body’s and mind’s reaction to everyday demands or threats. Real or imagined.

Stress Stressor - One that causes stress. Stressee - One that is stressed. Stress - Body’s response to change.

Stress Stressor - One that causes stress. Stressee - One that is stressed. Stress - Body’s response to change.

Heat Waves. Heat Stress Obviously, related to Temperature Strong function of humidity –Evaporative Cooling is body’s primary mechanism Not effective at.

Heat Waves. Heat Stress Obviously, related to Temperature Strong function of humidity –Evaporative Cooling is body’s primary mechanism Not effective at.

1 Stress and Health. 2 Emotion Emotions are our body’s adaptive response.

1 Stress and Health. 2 Emotion Emotions are our body’s adaptive response.

Stress Management What is Stress…???? “ A mind and body’s response or reaction to a real or imagined threat, event or change (Stressor) which can be.

Stress Management What is Stress…???? “ A mind and body’s response or reaction to a real or imagined threat, event or change (Stressor) which can be.

SABCO Safety Factsheet - Aramco ExPatsSABCO Safety Factsheet Talking Safety, Working Safely! HEAT STRESS WHAT IS HEAT STRESS? WHAT ARE THE BODY’S COOLING MECHANISM? The body can

SABCO Safety Factsheet - Aramco ExPatsSABCO Safety Factsheet Talking Safety, Working Safely! HEAT STRESS WHAT IS HEAT STRESS? WHAT ARE THE BODY’S COOLING MECHANISM? The body can