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Stress: The Constant Challenge
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 2
Stress
What is Stress? Two Situations
– Physical response to stress– Emotional responses to stress
Chapter 2 3
Concepts in Stress
Stressor Stress response Stress Homeostasis Eustress Distress
Chapter 2 4
Physical Responses to Stress
Actions of the Nervous System– Autonomic Nervous System
• Sympathetic System– Fight or Flight response– Influences in modern day life
• Parasympathetic System– Return to Homeostasis
– Actions of the Endocrine system• Hormones
Chapter 2 5
Endocrine System
Function of the Amygdala Hypothalamus
– Corticotropin releasing factor, CRF Pituitary gland
– ACTH Adrenal gland
– Epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol
Chapter 2 6
Effects of Adrenaline on the Body
Hearing and Vision Lungs Heart Liver Sweat glands Pain receptors Muscles Digestive system
Chapter 2 7
Chapter 2 8
The Fight or Flight Reaction in Modern Life
Today’s stressors elicit a physical response regardless of the treat.
Chapter 2 9
Emotional & Behavioral Responses to Stress Effective responses to stress:
– Talking, Laughing, Exercise and Time Management
Ineffective responses to stress:– Overeating, procrastination, frustration
Chapter 2 10
Responses to Stress
Somatic Nervous System– Manages conscious actions
Personality and Stress– Type A, B and C– Hardy Personality
Cultural background Gender Past Experiences
Chapter 2 11
General Adaptation Syndrome(G.A.S.)
Alarm– Fight or Flight
Resistance Exhaustion Allostatic load
Chapter 2 12
Chapter 2 13
Alarm Phase
Chapter 2 14
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)
The study of …. Complex network of nerve and chemical
connections between the nervous system, endocrine system and the immune system.
Chapter 2 15
Links Between Stress and Specific Health Conditions
Cardiovascular Disease Weakened Immune System Psychological Problems Other health problems
– Digestive disorders– Headaches– Insomnia– Injuries
Chapter 2 16
Common Sources of Stress
Life changes Daily hassles College Job Interpersonal Social Environmental Internal
Chapter 2 17
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD)
Cognitive, emotional and behavioral reactions to trauma– Signs– Positive steps to help cope
Chapter 2 18
Techniques for Managing Stress
Social Support Communication Exercise Nutrition Sleep
Chapter 2 19
Techniques for Managing Stress
Time Management– Say “NO” to procrastination– Say “YES” to: Setting priorities
Schedule
Realistic Goals
Visualization
Chapter 2 20
Techniques for Managing Stress
Cognitive Techniques– Think and Act constructively– Take control– Problem solve– Modify the experiences– Stay positive
Chapter 2 21
Relaxation Techniques Deep Breathing Progressive Relaxation Visualization Meditation Yoga T’ai chi ch’uan Music Biofeedback
Chapter 2 22
Counterproductive Coping Strategies
Tobacco use Alcohol Other drugs Binge eating
Chapter 2 23
Personal Plan for Managing Stress
Identify the Stressor Designing your Plan
– Personal contract Getting Help
Chapter 2 24
Behavioral Change Strategy
Systematic Desensitization– Phase I– Phase II– Phase III– Success Rehearsal
Chapter 2 25
Thank You!