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Concepts in Stress

Concepts in Stress. Stressor Stress response Stress Homeostasis Eustress Distress. Physical Responses to Stress. Actions of the nervous system Actions of the endocrine system Return to homeostasis Fight or Flight in modern day life. Emotional & Behavioral Responses to Stress.

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Concepts in Stress

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  1. Concepts in Stress • Stressor • Stress response • Stress • Homeostasis • Eustress • Distress

  2. Physical Responses to Stress • Actions of the nervous system • Actions of the endocrine system • Return to homeostasis • Fight or Flight in modern day life

  3. Emotional & Behavioral Responses to Stress • Effective and ineffective responses • Personality and stress • Type A & B Personalities • The Hardy Personality • Cultural background • Gender • Past experiences

  4. General Adaptation Syndrome • Alarm Stage • Fight or flight • Resistance Stage • Exhaustion Stage

  5. Common Sources of Stress • Major life changes • Daily hassles • College stressors • Academic, interpersonal, time-related, financial • Job-related stressors • Social stressors • Environmental stressors • Internal stressors

  6. Techniques for Managing Stress • Build social support systems • Develop communication skills • Exercise regularly • Eat a nutritious diet • Get enough sleep • Manage your time effectively • Use cognitive techniques • Practice relaxation techniques

  7. Effective Time Management • Set priorities • Schedule tasks for times of peak efficiency • Set, write down, and visualize realistic goals • Budget time • Break down long-term goals into short-term goals • Be task oriented • Delegate responsibilities • Learn to say “No” • Take breaks and enjoy free time • Take action!

  8. Cognitive Techniques • Think and act constructively • Take control • Problem-solve • Modify your expectations • Be positive • Cultivate your sense of humor • Weed out trivia • Live in the present • Go with the flow

  9. Relaxation Techniques thatYou Can Practice • Progressive muscle relaxation • Visualization • Meditation • Deep breathing • Hatha yoga • T’ai chi ch’uan • Music • Biofeedback

  10. Create a Personal Stress Management Plan • Identify your stressors • Design your plan • Get help and use your resources

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