Jamie
Preparing to
facilitate a Stress
Management
session
Functioning Under Stress: Objectives
To inform you as to how stress may be
affecting you
To assist you in identifying signs and
symptoms of stress in you
To help you become more aware of your
sources of stress
To provide you with some tools and
techniques to help you manage stress
“ Stress is the wear and tear on your body
caused by life’s events.”
- Dr. Hans Selye
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Environmental Changes
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CHANGES IN DIET
LOOSER FAMILY TIES
CROWDING
NOISE
POLLUTION
CHANGING ROLES FOR MEN
AND WOMEN
• GREATER DEMANDS FOR
PRODUCTIVITY WITH LESS
OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS
FEELINGS
Stress Stats
• 70-80% DR. VISITS STRESS
RELATED
• 4 OF 10 MALE DEATHS ARE FROM
HEART ATTACKS
• 25 MILLION HIGH BP
• 50% LESS EFFECTIVE ON JOB
FROM STRESS
• $25 B. & 132 M WORKDAYS LOST
TO PREMATURE DEATH
• 7% OF ADULTSALCOHOL ABUSE
OR ALCOHOLISM
IDENTIFYING SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
Definition Of Stress
• Stress occurs when there are demands on a
person which tax or exceed the adjustive
resources
• Stress is a reaction to either a physical or
psychological threat to the body
• Stressors can be positive or negative
• Stress is a personalized reaction because what
may be viewed as a threat to one person may or
may not be considered a threat to another.
• Stress is a struggle to adjust to a life change
Top Ten Stressors
• Personal
Finances
• Career/Job
• Too Many
Responsibilities
• Marriage
• Health
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Children
Loneliness
Sex
Relatives
Neighbors
Prevention Magazine
Alarm Phase:
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Adrenaline
Oxygen Use
Breathing
Heart Rate
Blood Pressure
Coagulability
Legs, Neck, Back & Shoulders Contract
Sensory Acuteness
Digestion
Alarm Phase:
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Adrenaline
Oxygen Use
Breathing
Heart Rate
Blood Pressure
Coagulability
Legs, Neck, Back & Shoulders Contract
Sensory Acuteness
Digestion
ANALYZING SOURCES OF STRESS
• Environmental/Social:
– Holmes and Rahe Life Stress
Scale
– Work Stress Scale
• Physical:
– Self-knowledge
– Rate Your Risk of Heart Attack
• Temperament and Personal Style:
– Glazer Stress Control Lifestyle
Interpretation of Holmes and Rahe
• < 150: Really good shape
• 150-199: A mild chance of some form of
illness within a year;a 37% chance the impact
will be with physical symptoms
• 200-299: Moderate risk, with 50% chance of
experiencing negative health change
• >300: In the group very likely to suffer serious
physical/emotional illness
Work Stress Scale
1. Work Responsibility
vs. Home
Responsibility
2. Role Stagnation
3. Role Expectations
Conflict
4. Role Erosion
5. Role Overload
6. Role Isolation
7. Personal Limitations
8. Personal Values &
Interests vs. Role
Expectations
9. Role Ambiguity
10. Resource
Inadequacy
Physical Sources of Stress
Laws Of Change
• Start Small
• Recognize There’s a
Learning Curve
• Focus on the Effort
• Celebrate Your Successes
PREVENTION AND
TREATMENT
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Relaxation Response
Adrenaline
Oxygen Use
Breathing
Heart Rate
Blood Pressure
Coagulability
Legs, Neck, Back & Shoulders
Contract
• Sensory Acuteness
• Digestion
Prevention & Treatment
• Alter Physiological
Response
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Relaxation
Yoga
TM
Self-Hypnosis
Breathing
Imagery
Massage
Hot baths
Humor
Prevention & Treatment
• Improve Physical Habits:
– Diet (the new Food
Guide Pyramid)
– Exercise
– Eliminate Substance
Abuse
Prevention & Treatment
• Situational Coping:
– Conflict Management
– Coping with Stress
Carriers/Difficult People
– Appreciate Differences
Appreciate Differences: Communication Styles
Thinkers
Intuitors
+ Effective Communicator
+ Original
+ Prudent
+ Idealistic
+ Objective
+ Imaginative
- Indecisive
- Unrealistic
- Verbose
- Dogmatic
- Unemotional
- Out-of-Touch
Sensors
Feelers
+ Pragmatic
+ Spontaneous
+ Confident
+ Persuasive
+ Results Oriented
+ Introspective
- Doesn’t See Long Range
- Impulsive
- Domineering
- Manipulative
- Arrogant
- Stirs Up Conflict
Communications Styles
Thinkers
Sensors
Intuitors
Feelers
Pumpkin Soup
• ½ lb. Mushrooms,
sliced
• ½ c. chopped onions
• 1 T butter
• 1 T flour
• 1 T curry powder
• 1 lb. Cooked, sieved
pumpkin
• 3 c. broth, vegetable
or chicken
• 1 T honey
• 1 c. evaporated milk
• Dash nutmeg
• Salt and pepper
Prevention & Treatment
• Modify Lifestyle:
– Modify Type “A”
Behavior
– Goal Setting
– Time Management
– Decompression
– Vacation
– Hobbies
– Sex
– Social Support
TOP 17 BUSINESS TIMEWASTERS
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Telephone, emails, Internet
Drop-in Visitors
Ineffective Delegation
Meetings
Lack of Objectives,
Priorities, Planning
Crisis Management
Attempting Too Much at
Once
Cluttered Desk/Personal
Disorganization
Indecision/Procrastination
• Inability to Say “No”
• Unclear
Communication/Instructions
• Confused Responsibility
and Authority
• Delayed, Inaccurate
Information
• Lack of Self-Discipline
• Leaving Tasks Unfinished
• Untrained, Inadequate Staff
• Socializing
Conclusion
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Stretch your body
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Think positively
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Relax
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Energize your spirit
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Sing
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