Prepared and Presented ByGlen Christie, MS, EdS, ThD, LPC, CASAC

Faith Bible CollegeCrisis Counseling II

FOUR TYPES OF STRESS

FOUR TYPES OF STRESS

FOUR TYPES OF STRESS

FOUR TYPES OF STRESS

General Adaptation Syndrome

General Adaptation Syndrome

General Adaptation Syndrome

Causes of stress

Causes of stress

Causes of stress

There are two kinds of external stresses organizational and significant life event.

Significant life events

Death of a loved one School Graduation Marriage Babies Buying a home Medical emergencies Job changes

Symptoms of Stress

Physical symptoms occur in the body either causing harm or pain to an individual. They can vary between: Headaches Lowered immunity Muscle spasms Fatigue Skin irritations Breathlessness

Symptoms of Stress

Short Term Symptoms Dry mouth Cool skin Cold hands and feet Increased sweating Rapid breathing Faster heart rate Tense muscles Feelings of nausea Butterflies in your stomach Diarrhea A desire to urinate

Long Term symptoms Insomnia Change in Appetite Sexual disorders Aches and pains Frequent colds Feelings of intense and

long-term tiredness Prone to illness

Symptoms of Stress

Mental symptoms occur in the mind of an individual either causing irregular behaviours. Paranoia Unclear thinking Unsound Judgement Nightmares Indecisiveness Negativity Rash decisions

Symptoms of Stress

These symptoms have a negative affect

By reducing your effectivenessMaking you accident proneCausing you to be forgetfulCausing you to be very negativeYou may neglect your

appearanceYou may make poor judgmentsCausing you to make more

mistakes Increasing your absenteeism

Symptoms of Stress

YawningTalking too fastTalking too loud FiddlingTwitchingNail bitingGrinding teethDrumming fingersPacing

Over reactingEmotionalDefensive Irritable IrrationalDefensiveHostileCriticalAggressive

Withdrawal Suspiciousness Excessive Humor or

Silence Increased Smoking,

Alcohol or Food Change in Activity

Level Angry Outbursts Crying Spells

Symptoms of Stress

Difficulty Making Decisions Confusion Difficulty Naming Familiar Items Poor Concentration Blaming Others Memory Problems Replaying Events Over & Over

Symptoms of Stress

Difficulty Making Decisions Confusion Difficulty Naming Familiar Items Poor Concentration Blaming Others Memory Problems Replaying Events Over & Over

Personality

The complexity of one’s personality is thought to be shaped by:

genetic factors

family dynamics

social influences

personal experiences

Personality and Stress

Freud

Stress comes from the tension between your id (impulses) and the superego (society). This is controlled by the ego (identity).You try to use defense mechanisms to protect your ego.

Jung

Your personality arises through individuation. Stress may result from conflicts between your conscious and unconscious.

Kubler-Ross

The stages of handling

unmet expectations are

similar to the stages of

dying: denial, anger,

bargaining, depression,

and finally acceptance.

Frankl

Stress can arise from the failure to make meaning out of life and suffering.

Maslow Look to my hierarchy of Needs. Stress occurs when Lower level needs are notMet, which keeps the person From reaching higher levels.

Self-actualization

Self-Esteem

Belonging and Love

Safety

Physiological needs

Stress-Prone Personalities

Type A Behavior

Type A Behavior

Type A Behavior

Codependent Personality

Helpless-Hopeless Personality