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Relaxation Techniques for the STRESSED !. Amber J. Simons WorkLife Wellness Specialist. WorkLife Programs WorkLife · Wellness · Employee Assistance www.purdue.edu/worklife 49-66334 or 49-47707 (EAP). What is stress?.
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Relaxation Techniques for the STRESSED ! Amber J. Simons WorkLife Wellness Specialist WorkLife Programs WorkLife · Wellness · Employee Assistance www.purdue.edu/worklife 49-66334 or 49-47707 (EAP)
What is stress? • Is a physical, emotional, and psychological response of a person or family to an event, condition, or demand • Refers to the residue of tension generated by a situation that remains unchanged • Good (Eustress) VS Bad (Distress) • Stress Pile-Up • Adaptation
What’s Causing All That Stress? • Financial Stressors • Daily Hassles • Environmental Stressors • Family-Related Stressors • Health-Related Stressor • Work-Related Stressors
What Are Your Warning Signals? • Physical Symptoms • Emotional Symptoms • Behavioral Symptoms • Heart Rate Test
Dealing With Stress • Coping Techniques • Exercise • Know when to say no • Laugh • Set realistic goals • Get enough sleep • Eat nutritiously • Manage time
Dealing With Stress • Relaxation Techniques • The Hand Clench • Body Awareness • Deep Breathing • Progressive Muscle Relaxation • Guided Imagery
Evaluation • Please take a few moments to fill out the program evaluation. • Please use pencil and turn it in before you leave. • Please make suggestions of programming you would enjoy attending.