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Dr. Kerris del RosarioRegistered Clinical & Counselling Psychologist
Presented at Streetsville Secondary SchoolSchool Council Workshop – November 27, 2014
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Dr. Kerris del RosarioRegistered Clinical & Counselling Psychologist
Dr. Kerris del RosarioRegistered Clinical & Counselling Psychologist
204‐585 Ontario St. S., Milton (Ontario & Derry, facing Derry)305‐1601 River Rd. E., Kitchener (River btwn King & Fairview) P: 519‐498‐9962 E: admin@kitchenerpsychologist.com
Supporting Your Teen’s
Stress Management
Supporting Your Teen’s
Stress Management
Supporting Your Teen’s
Stress Management
Supporting Your Teen’s
Stress Management
Thursday, Nov. 27th, 6:15 pmStreetsville Secondary School
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What is STRESS?What is STRESS?
Stress - physical, emotional, cognitive, and behaviouralresponses to threateningor challenging events
Stressor - cause of stress reaction
Distress - effect of undesirable stressors
Eustress - effect of positive “stressors”
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Appraisal of StressorAppraisal of Stressor
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Appraisal of StressorAppraisal of Stressor
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Top Stressors for TeensTop Stressors for Teens
School
Family Issues
Social Issues
Body Image
Changes
Financial Concerns
Sports
Experience of TraumaCanadian
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Factors That Increase Likelihood of StressFactors That Increase Likelihood of Stress
Pressure - urgent demands or expectations from outside source
Uncontrollability -degree of control over event or situation
Frustration – desired goal or fulfillment of perceived need blocked
Dr. Kerris del RosarioRegistered Clinical & Counselling Psychologist
Presented at Streetsville Secondary SchoolSchool Council Workshop – November 27, 2014
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Canadian Psychologist Association
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Why is Stress Management Important?Why is Stress Management Important?
Subjective Distress
Can trigger or lead to more serious problems(e.g., psychological disorders)
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Signs That Your Teen Is StressedSigns That Your Teen Is Stressed
o Difficulty completing tasks
o Frequent expressed worries
o Low self-esteem or decreasing self-confidence
o More frequent sadness or tearfulness
o More frequent frustration or irritability (crankiness)
o Increased absence from class/school (or resistance to going)
o Requests to be excused from certain assignments (e.g., class presentations, group work)
o Change in appetite or sleep (e.g., under/over-eating, difficulty falling/staying asleep, oversleeping)
o Declining marks or cognitive difficulties (e.g., poor concentration/memory, difficulty making decisions)
o Spending more time alone/starts withdrawing from social activity
o Pessimistic outlook (negative talk about the future)
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Signs Stress is Becoming More SeriousSigns Stress is Becoming More Serious
o Frequent truancy
o Significant decline in grades
o Social withdrawal
o Chronic low energy
o Loss or increase in weight
o Substance abuse (or “self-medicating”)
o Emotional over-reactivity or irritability
o Serious physical complaints (no medical cause)
o Inability to control worries (may show related panic)
o Worsening cognitive difficulties
o Loss of pleasure in previously enjoyed activities
o Feelings of hopeless and/or worthlessness
o Self-harm or suicidal thoughts or actionsCanadian
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How Parents Can Help…How Parents Can Help…
Be a “strengthened ally”o Take care of yourself so that
you are strong enough to can care for your teen!
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How Parents Can Help…How Parents Can Help…
Providing Emotional Support at Homeo Build emotional vocabulary Talk about a TV show/movie you’ve watched together
Talk about your own emotions
Talk about their emotions
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How Parents Can Help…How Parents Can Help…
Providing Emotional Support at Homeo Model & encourage the expression of emotion
in a variety of ways Talk it out (talk with a family member, call a friend)
Get creative (draw, paint, sing, dance)
“Work” it out (play a game, get physical exercise)
Engage in self-care (take a bath, read with scented candles lit, get a massage, meditate)
Dr. Kerris del RosarioRegistered Clinical & Counselling Psychologist
Presented at Streetsville Secondary SchoolSchool Council Workshop – November 27, 2014
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How Parents Can Help…How Parents Can Help…
Help teens evaluate:
Diet
Sleep
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A Structured Approach to HelpingA Structured Approach to Helping
The “S.T.A.R. Plan” – help your teen:o Identify their
Sad or Scared Feelings
o Acknowledge that they are
Thinking Negative Thoughts
o Come up with
Actions and Thoughts That Can Help
o Evaluate the
Results & Rewards Rewards are things they can say, do or get
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Seeking Professional HelpSeeking Professional Help
WHEN to get professional helpo You observe major distressing changes
o You have concerns for their physical safety
o Their functioning is significantly impacted (e.g., failing classes, total social withdrawal)
o Your teen does not seem to be in crisis but you have the financial means and your teen wants to go
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Seeking Professional HelpSeeking Professional Help
WHERE to get professional helpo Psychologist (or other professional therapist) Individual therapy Group therapy Parenting support
o Family doctor Pharmaceutical treatment Gatekeeper for other specialists (e.g., psychiatrists)
o Naturopathic doctor Dietary/supplement and lifestyle recommendations
o Others: Doctor of traditional Chinese medicine (e.g., acupuncture)
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Seeking Professional HelpSeeking Professional HelpWhat to do in a CRISIS
o Stay calm
o Seek help from their doctor or mental health professional
o Encourage them to connect and talk with someone they (and you) trust about their thoughts and feelings
o Contact a crisis service (see handout)
o Call 911 to access emergency response services (ambulance or police)
o Go to the emergency department at the nearest hospital
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Prevention: Promote Wellness!Prevention: Promote Wellness!
S.P.I.C.E.S. ModelEncourage your teens to care for all of the following aspects of themselves:
Social (friends, family, games/clubs, etc.)
Physical (healthy eating, sleep, exercise, etc.)
Intellectual (learning new info/skills, etc.)
Creative (music, dance, art, building, writing, etc.)
Emotional (self-care, relaxation, feelings talk, etc.)
Spiritual (practice religion, pray, time in nature, etc.)
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