Transcript What is stress?

Shaunie Haynes, LMSW
Dera Baskin, CD
A demand for change in the body,
mind, or an emotional adjustment
to the environment.
Stress can be POSITIVE OR
NEGATIVE!
SIMPLY PUT….
It is the body’s response to ANYTHING
that forces you to change
To work better with others, RED needs to _________
•Pick ONE Person as the Boss
•Slow Down
•Relax
•Engage the Yellow
•Praise the Yellow
•Be Spontaneous
•Allow Yellow to Participate
•High Pressure
•Crazy Fast Pace
•Slow Down (Where have I
heard that before?)
•Get it Done RIGHT
•Listen WELL
•Evaluate
• Develop Rapport
•Show Appreciation
•Provide a Secure
Environment
•Promote Openness
•Dream vs. Details
•Master / Slave
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stress response is the body’s way of
protecting you.
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stress response also helps you rise to
meet challenges.
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beyond a certain point, stress stops being
helpful and starts causing major damage to
your health, your mood, your productivity,
your relationships, and your quality of life.
Emotional Symptoms
Moodiness
 Irritability or short
temper
 Agitation, inability to
relax
 Feeling overwhelmed
 Sense of loneliness
and isolation
 Depression or general
unhappiness
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Cognitive Symptoms
Memory problems
 Inability to
concentrate
 Poor judgment
 Seeing only the
negative
 Anxious or racing
thoughts
 Constant worrying
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Physical Symptoms
Aches and pains
 Diarrhea or
constipation
 Nausea, dizziness
 Chest pain, rapid
heartbeat
 Loss of sex drive
 Frequent colds
 Headaches
 Vision problems
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Behavioral Symptoms
Eating more or less
 Sleeping too much or
too little
 Isolating yourself from
others
 Procrastinating or
neglecting
responsibilities
 Using alcohol,
cigarettes, or drugs to
relax
 Nervous habits (e.g.
nail biting, pacing)
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Any activities and/or practices
that you do on a regular basis
to maintain and improve your
health and well-being.
Balance is necessary!
 Pain
of any kind
 Heart disease
 Digestive problems
 Sleep problems
 Anxiety
 High Blood
pressure
 Aggression
 Anger
 Depression
 Obesity
 Autoimmune
diseases
 Skin conditions,
such as eczema
 Infections
 Stroke
 Use
or Increased use
of alcohol and drugs
A condition of exhaustion, anger,
rage, or guilt that results from
unrelieved caring for a
chronically ill dependent.
Also known as care giver stress
TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR STATISATICS HANDOUT
 Exercise
 Dance
 Massage
 Sing
 Spa
 Journal
day
 Call a friend
 Lunch with a
friend
 Play a game
 Self talk
 Start a support
group
 Deep
breathing
 Meditate
 Pray
 Muscle relaxation
 Rest/time out
Support systems (family , friends co-workers,
neighbors, community and religious
organizations/affiliations)
 Enhanced quality of life (live longer, purposeful
living with productivity)
 Reduced mental health issues: (less mood
swings, relaxed mind, less anxiety or guilt)
 Better physical health ( more energy, reduced
diseases/illness, stronger immune system,
mental clarity
 Self improvements(increased self awareness,
higher self esteem/confidence, personal
development and growth, self acceptance and
approval )
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Lavender
Peppermint
Mental imagery
Crying
Free counseling hotlines
or centers
Self talk
Deep breathing
Muscle relaxation
Joke book (laugh)
Stay present
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Online support groups
Deep Breathing
Watch a comedy movie
Take a walk
Relaxation techniques
with Podcasts/music
Write positive
affirmations on your
mirror or post its
Chair yoga
Calming tea
Talk to someone
positive/supportive
To work better with others, YELLOW needs to _________
•Let the Red Talk (not take over,
but contribute)
•Get Involved
•Stick to a Schedule
•Take Turns
•Actively Listen
•Praise Freely
•Establish and Use Written
Guidelines
•Disconnection
•Chaos
•LISTEN
•Be Prepared…Do Your
Homework
•Take Your Time
•Do Not Trivialize Pessimism
• Wait for the Yellow to
Answer
•Actively Listen
•Focus on the Relationship
•Establish and Use Written
Guidelines
•Separate Worlds
•Care and Share
http://www.thrivinginthemiddle.com
www.caregiver.org
http://www.nfcacares.org/
http://caring.com
http://www.caregiverhomes.com
http://www.polkcaregivers.org/statistics.php
AARP Public Policy Institute, Valuing the Invaluable: The Economic
Value of Family Caregiving, 2008 Update, November 2008.
Family Caregiver Alliance
National Family Caregivers
(UB School of Social Work)
http://www.socialwork.buffalo.edu/students/self-care/
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http://www.thrivinginthemiddle.com
www.caregiver.org
http://www.nfcacares.org/
http://caring.com
http://www.caregiverhomes.com
http://www.polkcaregivers.org/statistics.php
AARP Public Policy Institute, Valuing the Invaluable: The
Economic Value of Family Caregiving, 2008 Update,
November 2008.
Family Caregiver Alliance
National Family Caregivers
(UB School of Social Work)
http://www.socialwork.buffalo.edu/students/self-care/