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Stress ManagementProduced By

Mark Apodaca

Cynthia Brock

Amanda Hollingsworth

Danielle Montano

Michelle Owens

Cindy Ruelas

Priscilla Yazzie

STRESS!!

What Is….

Stress defined; a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation. Stress is a psychological and physiological response to events that upset our personal balance. A stressor is a source of stress.

Stress Is….

Hyper-Stress

• A negative stress that comes when a person has too much pressure placed on them.

Hypo-Stress• Occurs when a person has little or no

stress. Boredom, low self worth, and restlessness are associated with this stress type.

Acute-Stress• It is short lived and usually passes after a

person adjusts to the change. The demands of everyday life often cause this form of stress, and are not harmful.

Chronic-Stress

•Occurs with constant changes or the prospect of no change coming forthwith. Unlike acute stress, chronic stress wears you down. It destroys self-esteem. Often people with this type of stress see no way out of there situation.

Types Of Stress

Eustress• Occurs right before you have the need to

exert physical or mental force. A positive form of stress; that causes physical changes in the body, thus resulting in the charge you need to excel. Also called “Fight or Flight” reaction.

Post Traumatic Stress

• Can develop following a traumatic event that threatens your safety or makes you feel helpless. Can occur when an individual experiences the long-term affects of the traumatic event and are unable to cope with it.

Adjustment Disorder

•Is a maladaptive reaction to an identified stressor that develops within a few months of the onset of the stressor.

Acculturative Stress

•Is pressure that results from the demands placed on immigrant, native and ethnic minority groups to adjust to life in the mainstream culture.

Types Of Stress II

Environmental Stress

•Occurs when our physical surroundings set off the stress response. Stressors include an unsafe neighborhood, pollution, noise and uncomfortable living conditions.

Relationship Stress

•Occurs between friends, romantic partners, and family members. Common daily stressors include marital disagreements, dysfunctional relationships, rebellious teens.

Social Stress•Occurs when we experience poverty, financial pressures, racial and sexual discrimination or harassment, unemployment, isolation, and a lack of social support.

Types Of Stress III

CognitiveSymptoms

Memory Problems

Poor Judgment

Constant Worry

Recognizing Signs and Symptoms

Causes & Factors Of Stress

Stress Factors

Stress Factors Cont..

Coping With Stress

Techniques To Help Relieve Stress

Exercise

Good Nutrition

Rest/Sleep

Express Your Feelings

Focus On The Future

Meditation

Muscular Stretching

Limit Stressful Events

Alone Time

Laughter

Recognizing Someone In-Need

Set a Positive Example For Your Co-Workers

Offer Your Time To Talk With A Co-Worker In Need

Offer To Help With Organization And Time Management

Attend A Stress Management Seminar With Your Co-Worker

Practice Stress Relief Techniques Daily With In The Office

How Can I Help A Co-Worker In Need

Summary

Stress affects everyone from students, employees and corporate bosses. It is up to us as individuals to control our stress and not let it control us.

Life is to short and not worth worrying about what we can not control. Stay positive and use

resources available to you and it will help to live a stress free life style.

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