View
218
Download
3
Category
Preview:
Citation preview
Stress
Chapter 10
Children
Teenagers
College-age
Young adults
Middle age
Elderly
1. What stresses you out?
2. In what negative ways do you handle stress?
3. In what positive ways do you handle stress?
Stress and Life
Lecture Objectives
1. Explain what stress is and how people react to it: physically, emotionally, and behaviorally.
2. Describe the theories on human reactions to stress
3. Discuss how personality, gender, and past experiences affect stress.
4. Explain why stress can be dangerous?
5. Describe coping strategies and techniques used to manage stress.
What Is Stress?
StressorStress responseStress
Types of stressorsResponses to stressors
The Stress Target Zone
EUSTRESSEUSTRESS (The optimal amount of stress)(The optimal amount of stress)
BURNBURN
OUTOUT RUSTRUST
OUTOUT
Theories on Human Reactions to Stress
Fight or Flight
General Adaptation Syndrome
Personality, Gender,Past Experiences, and Stress
Personality types
Gender differences
Influence of past experiences
Hardiness
StressorStressor
High StressHigh Stress
Low StressLow Stress
StressStressAppraisalAppraisal
See stressor See stressor as a challengeas a challenge
See stressor See stressor as a threatas a threat
Appraisal of Stressors
OutcomeOutcomeCopingCoping
Why is Stress Dangerous?
Health CHD and stroke Gastrointestinal
problems such as ulcers Impaired immune
system Insomnia
Wellness Fewer positive
behaviors
More negative behaviors
diseased heart
healthy heart
CounterproductiveCoping Strategies
Tobacco
Alcohol
Other drugs
Binge eating
Managing Stress
Exercise
Nutrition
Sleep
Social support
Communication
Spiritual wellness
Time management
Manage anger
Cognitive Techniquesto Manage Stress
Modify expectations
Engage in realistic self-talk
Live in the present
“Go with the flow”
Cultivate your sense of humor
Relaxation
Relaxation techniques:– Progressive relaxation– Biofeedback– Visualization– Hypnosis
– Deep, slow breathing– Listening to music– Meditation, yoga– Massage
Relaxation response
Getting Help
Peer counseling and support groupsProfessional help
Is it stress or something more serious?– Depression– Severe depression is linked to suicide
Lecture Summary
1. Explain what stress is and how people react to it: physically, emotionally, and behaviorally.
2. Describe the theories on human reactions to stress
3. Discuss how personality, gender, and past experiences affect stress.
4. Explain why stress can be dangerous?
5. Describe coping strategies and techniques used to manage stress.
Recommended