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Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. Operational Stress Control Part 1. Objectives. Define stress. Define terms associated with stress. Identify the causes of stress. Explain the Stress Continuum Model.
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Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Operational Stress Control Part 1
Objectives • Define stress. • Define terms associated with stress. • Identify the causes of stress. • Explain the Stress Continuum Model. • Recognize common reactions in self and others to operational stress as identified in the Stress Continuum Model. • Apply Stress Continuum Model in different examples.
Definition of Stress Dictionary’s: Stress is a mental, emotional or physical strain or tension Navy’s Definition: The process by which we respond to challenges to the body or mind.
Stress • Stress is something everyone experiences daily, and is. • A normal part of life • Any demand on the mind or body • A natural reaction to everyday challenges • Stress is a double-edged sword. It can: • Provide an opportunity for growth • Wear you down
Adapting to Stress Leaders and Shipmates can help Sailors and Marines adapt to stress by providing: Tough realistic training Knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to help build resilience to stress related problems
Resilience Resilience is the ability to recover from, adjust to, and bounce back from misfortune or change.
Causes of Stress – Internal • Internal • Emotions • Decisions • Physical • Thoughts
Causes of Stress – External • External • Relationship • Social • Environment • Work • Spirituality
Stressor Stress Continuum Model
Stressor Stress Continuum Model
What is a “Stress Reaction”? Temporary, mild physical or mental distress
Stressor Stress Continuum Model
The Yellow Reacting Zone Successfully handling a stressful event builds resilience
Case Study Personal Fitness Test
Stressor Stress Continuum Model
Stressor Stress Continuum Model
Recognizing Stress Illnesses:The Red Ill Zone ALL stress illnesses MUST be referred to Medical for evaluation
Stressor Stress Continuum Model The Goal of Navy OSC is to move towards GREEN
Scenario: Part 1 • Midshipman Smith has finished spring semester finals at the university. • Midshipman Smith is ready for summer cruise. • What zone do you think Midshipman Smith is in?
Scenario: Part 1 • Midshipman Smith may be in the Green Zone. • Green Zone signs: Calm and steady
Scenario: Part 2 • Midshipman Smith has started week 1 of summer cruise and is currently at sea. • Midshipman Smith has just received a Red Cross message that Grandma Smith has suffered a stroke. • Midshipman Smith is anxious and is now cutting corners at summer training. • Since Grandma Smith was not the primary caregiver, Midshipman Smith is unable to go home. • What zone do you think Midshipman Smith is in?
Scenario: Part 2 • Midshipman Smith is the Yellow Zone. • Yellow Zone signs: Anxious and cutting corners on the job
Scenario: Part 3 • Midshipman Smith is now in week 2 of summer cruise. • Midshipman Smith has just received a second Red Cross message stating that Grandma has died. • Midshipman Smith is unable to sleep, is having vivid nightmares, and is feeling guilty about not seeing Grandma. Midshipman Smith will not be able to attend the funeral. • What zone do you think Midshipman Smith is in?
Scenario: Part 3 • Midshipman Smith is the Orange Zone. • Orange Zone signs: Unable to sleep, having vivid nightmares, and feelings of guilt
Stressor Scenario Summary This scenario showed how an individual can rapidly move from the Green toThe Goal of the Yellow Zone and end up in the Orange Zone. Navy OSC is to move towards GREEN
Summary Now that you have completed part one of the NROTC – OSC Module, you should be able to: Define stress. Define terms associated with stress. Identify the causes of stress. Explain the Stress Continuum Model. Recognize common reactions in self and others to operational stress as identified in the Stress Continuum Model. Apply Stress Continuum Model in different examples.