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Stress Management: The Art of Psychological Survival…for You and Your Staff

Stress Management: The Art of Psychological Survival…for You and Your Staff. Florida Association of Community Corrections Annual Statewide Training Institute July 10, 2013. The Basics:. What is stress all about?. Who’s Hans Selye and what’s this General Adaptation Syndrome?.

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Stress Management: The Art of Psychological Survival…for You and Your Staff

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  1. Stress Management:The Art of Psychological Survival…for You and Your Staff Florida Association of Community Corrections Annual Statewide Training Institute July 10, 2013

  2. The Basics: What is stress all about?

  3. Who’s Hans Selye and what’s this General Adaptation Syndrome?

  4. Why should we in criminal justice be concerned about stress? • Managerial concerns • Liability concerns • Human concerns

  5. Staff Stress has been an on-going problem in our profession for years.Why Don’t We Do the Right Thing?

  6. S T I G M A

  7. STIGMA Reaching out for help – seen as weak Unwilling to admit we have emotional, mental, psychological problems Fear of losing the badge and gun Worry about further alienation Fear of career being ruined Concerns about confidentiality

  8. What should I look for? What are some of the symptoms of stress? • Sudden changes in behavior or personality, usually directly opposite normal (most severe) • Gradual changes in behavior or personality • Sleep disturbances (most common) • Erratic work habits • Increased sick time/worker compensation claims • Inability to maintain a train of thought • Verbalizing or displaying constant anger

  9. What are some of the symptoms of stress? (continued) • Increased and expressed worrying or nervousness • Peer or citizen complaints • Excessive accidents/injuries • Excessive alcohol/drug abuse • Constant fatigue • Loss of interest in the job or life in general

  10. What are some of the symptoms of stress? (continued) • Other physical signs • Changes in eating habits/appetite • Digestive problems • Noticeable weight changes • Continuous headaches or migraines • Pain in specific body areas • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction

  11. Are there times of greater danger? • Loss of any major relationship (red flag) • Being terminated • Under criminal or internal investigation • Sudden unexpected loss of freedom • Fear of punishment • A recent unwanted move (organizational or geographic) • Death of a close loved one, cherished friend, or counselor, especially by suicide • Serious injury, serious or terminal illness • Financial difficulties/anticipated loss of financial security • Approaching retirement

  12. As an individual manager/leader within my organization, how can I reduce stress among our staff? • Communicate • Be fair, open, and honest • Act as a safety valve • Be involved • Be positive • Lighten up! • Accept responsibility • Learn to balance life • Foster a healthy work environment • Focus on your folks • Plan effectively • Be loyal to the organization

  13. And, as important, how can I better handle stress in my own life? • Take control of – and responsibility for – your life • Learn to center: focus your efforts on what’s important on and off the job • Spend time with your family…and regularly go on a date with your spouse • Eat with wellness in mind • Exercise regularly • Learn to manage your time • Learn to relax, rest, and get enough sleep • Feed/stimulate each component of your body’s “generator” • Learn to have fun…especially with your family • Learn to be positive and nice! • Know when and where to turn for help when you need it

  14. LET’S WRAP IT UP!QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS??

  15. JIM SEWELL(727) 821-5014 (Home)(727) 204-0518 (Cell)jimdsewell@aol.com

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