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Chapter 4: Managing Stress & Coping With Loss
Stress is like an iceberg.
We can see one-eighth of it above, but what about whats below?
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Something to consider . . .
The Japanese eat very little fat & . . .
The Mexicans eat a lot of fat & . . . The Italians drink a lot of red wine & . . .
The Chinese drink very little red wine & . . . The Germans drink a lot of beer and eat lots of
sausage and fats & . . .
The conclusion . . .
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What is Stress?
How you think about a challenge determines whether you will experience positive or negative stress.
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Are You Vulnerable to Stress? Rate yourself worksheet Find your Life Change
Index
Apply what youve learned by reading scenarios and calculating their Life Change Index
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Stressor = anything that causes stress.
1.) Eustress = good stress~ pleasant or stimulating form of stress~ may push you to excel
2.) Distress = bad stress~ caused by something negative or by taking on more stress than you can handle
How you think about a challenge determines whether you will experience positive or negative stress.
How much stress you feel depends on your perception of events that cause stress (stressors).
*Do Good Stress vs. Bad Stress Worksheet
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5 Kinds of Stressors
1. Biological stressorsBiochemical imbalances, mental or
physical illnesses, disabilities, or injuries 2. Environmental stressors
Poverty, pollution, crowding, noise, or natural disasters
3. Cognitive or thinking stressorsThe way you perceive a situation or
what you expect from it
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Kinds of Stressors, cont. 4. Personal behavior stressors
Negative reactions in the body and mind caused by using tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs, or not exercising
5. Life situationsHaving a relative or pet die, parents who
separate or divorce, or trouble in relationships with peers
*Worksheet
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Stressors for Teens
Taking on a busy schedule
Relationship issues
Smoking
Using alcohol or other drugs
Poor self-esteem
Personal appearance
Not fitting in
Changes in body
Illness Injury
Disability
Unsafe neighborhood
Media (TV, magazines, newspapers, internet)
Natural disasters Threat of terrorist attacks
War Global warming
School demands
Problems with friends
Peer pressure
Family problems, abuse
Moving or changing schools
Breaking up with a boy or girl friend
Personal Behavior
Cognitive (Thinking)
BiologicalEnvironmentalLife Situations
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Bodys Stress Response Body systems that are active during a stress response:
1. Nervous system (brain)2. Endocrine system
(glands that secrete hormones)
Bodys response is largely involuntary, or automatic (occur w/o thinking about it).
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3 Stages in Stress Response Stage 1 - Alarm:
Pupils dilate Faster heart rate Rise in blood pressure Faster respiration rate Perspiration increases Digestion slows Increased blood flow to muscles & brain Release of blood sugar & fats to provide increased energy Adrenaline is released into the bloodstream Muscles tense & tighten, getting ready for action *Sometimes known as the FIGHT OR FLIGHT response.
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Stage 2 - Resistance: If exposure to a stressor
continues, your body adapts and reacts to the stressor. You may perform at a higher level with more endurance for a brief period.
Stage 3 - Fatigue: If exposure to stress is prolonged, your body
loses its ability to adapt. You begin to tire and lose the ability to manage other stressors effectively.
*Worksheet
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Negative Effects of StressPsychosomatic response = a physical reaction that results
from stress rather than from an injury or illness.A. Increased Muscle Tension
headaches, back-aches, stiff necksB. Heart Problems
high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokeC. Digestive Problems
ulcers, diarrhea, nauseaD. Weakened Immune System
colds, flu, infectionsE. Other
asthma, hives, menstrual irregularities*Ongoing stress affects all aspects of your health.
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Emotional Reactions to Stress
Anxiety Forgetfulness Difficulty Concentrating Frustration Irritability Lack of Motivation Difficulty Making Decisions Insomnia*Worksheet
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Personality types which are prone to suffer from stress:
A. Poor self-conceptB. Type A PersonalityC. Habitual WorriersD. PerfectionistsE. Over-achievers
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SOURCES OF STRESS
What are some sources of stress in your life? ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________
(Identifying what is stressful is 1st
step in learning how to manage stress.)
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I usually just try
To tackle one
Day at a time
But lately several days have
attacked me at once!
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Negative Coping Strategies
A. Over-the-counter drugs B. Prescription drugs C. Withdrawal/Isolation D. Alcohol E. Fasting or eating binges F. Smoking
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Positive Coping Strategies
A. Stay FitB. Redirect Your EnergyC. Proper DietD. Healthy Sleep HabitsE. Set Realistic Goals & Learn to say NoF. Think Positive . . . Dont sweat the small
stuff!
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Positive Coping Strategies cont.
G. Talk about problems H. Enjoy Life I. Time Management J. Relaxation Techniques
Yoga, Tai-Chi, Massage
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Never run away from your problems . . .
. . . pedaling is much faster!!!
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Staying Healthy & Building Resiliency
Taking care of your health is essential to stress management. Get adequate rest
Get regular physical activity Eat nutritious foods
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Being a Resilient Teen What is Resiliency?
The ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
Factors That Affect Resiliency: External Factors
Family School Peers
Internal Factors Commitment to learning Positive Values Social Competency Positive Identity
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Resiliency & Your Protective Factors What are Protective Factors?
Conditions that shield individuals from the negative consequences of exposure to risk.
Become involved in extra-curricular activities at school Make a commitment to learning by reading for pleasure at
least 3 hours per week Stand up for your beliefs, and refuse to act against your
values Be honest with yourself and others Resist negative peer pressure, and avoid dangerous
situations Develop a sense of purpose Develop a positive outlook about your future
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Coping with Loss & Grief
Acknowledging a loss is one way to help begin the healing process.
Myth or Fact? We grieve only deaths.
MYTH! Fact: all losses cause grief.
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Expressing Grief The Grieving Process
Denial or Numbness Emotional release Anger Bargaining Depression Remorse Acceptance Hope
These feelings are part of coping, or dealing successfully with difficult changes in your life.
*Worksheet
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Coping with Death
Coping with death involves receiving and showing support. Most people respond to loss by mourning.
Mourning includes talking about the person, experiencing the pain of the loss, and searching for meaning.
It may be difficult for some people to move out of the mourning process. Dwelling on things that cant be changed will only add to your hurt.
Instead, try to think about how the relationship was positive in your life.
*Worksheet
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Showing Empathy
Grieving alone makes the process more difficult. Friendship and support makes the process easier. Help the person recall happy,
positive memories. Be an empathetic listener. Dont rush the grieving process or attempt to
resolve the persons grief in one day.
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Conclusion: What are the five categories
of stressors? How would trying an activity
for the first time affect your stress level?
Explain how having resiliency canhelp you manage your stress.
What are 4 examples of loss that could cause someone to experience the grieving process?
Identify the 8 stages of grief and explain what happens during each stage.
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Ch. 4 Textbook Assignment
Pages 108-109 # 1-8 # 14-24
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Questions??