The document discusses stress, its causes and effects, and provides strategies for managing stress. It defines stress and identifies major sources like environmental, physiological, socio-cultural and cognitive factors. It also outlines negative and positive effects of stress. The document recommends developing knowledge, skills, objectives and social support to cope with stress and advises positive coping strategies like problem solving, utilizing support systems and maintaining a positive outlook.

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4. Coping with a Stressful Event

7. Stressful life events Daily hassles Role strain Life event Trauma Short time long time Miner severe

9. Stress Responses STRESS Behavioural Sleep disturbance Use of alcohol/drugs Absenteeism Aggression Emotional Depression/anxiety Irritability Crying Suicide Loss of humour Cognitive Lack of concentration Negative thoughts Worrying Poor Memory Biochemical Increased metabolic rate Altered hormone levels (adrenaline, cortisol, ACTH) Altered endorphin levels Physiological Higher blood pressure Rapid shallow breathing Increased heart rate Dilation of pupils Muscle tension Dry mouth

12. Reaction to stress Outer world Inner world 1 Inner world 2 Physical attention External event Physiological feelings Internal state Thinking memory cognitive Environment Person P E

15. Reaction or Respond Thinking Feeling Acting Acting Feeling Thinking We think erroneously - lack of thinking skills We feel out of control - poor emotional regulation We act impulsively - poor self-regulated behaviour

19. Negative & Positive Coping Styles Negative Coping Style Avoidance Self Blame Wishful thinking Positive Coping Style Problem Solving Utilizing Social Support Looking for the Silver Lining

22. Habits No drug or alcohol use. Regular exercise. Eating Breakfast Maintaining normal weight Eating regular meals. Getting adequate sleep.

23. 3 ‘C’ Control Commitment Challenge Self-control, commitment and taking your problem as a challenge make you hardy and product you from stress

24. Typical Relationship Between Performance and Stress Low High Level of Performance Low (poor) High (excellent ) Too Little Stress Excessive Stress Stress Relax Bored passive Active Confused Withdrawal

26. Check where you are Passive Avoidance Low risk taking Lack of motivation Blaming Dependent Procrastinate Lack of skills Active Optimistic Self control Personal responsibility Goal directed Mastery oriented motivated Thoughtful

27. Confused Distracted Disappointed Pessimistic Impulsive No clear plan or goal Under mild moderate stress Under stress Non-Acceptance Unfinished business Dissatisfied Give up Withdrawal Helpless, hopeless Illness Disaster Check where you are

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