2. StressStress
AA physical, social, or mentalphysical, social, or mental event orevent or
condition that requires us to cope with acondition that requires us to cope with a
given situation.given situation.
Stressor: the “thing” that caused theStressor: the “thing” that caused the
reaction.reaction.
3. Eustress vs DistressEustress vs Distress
EustressEustress –– positive stressorspositive stressors that allowsthat allows
for personal growth and satisfactionfor personal growth and satisfaction
GettingGetting marriedmarried
StartingStarting schoolschool
Beginning aBeginning a jobjob
Making newMaking new friendsfriends
Learning a newLearning a new skillskill
4. Eustress vs DistressEustress vs Distress
Distress – negative stressDistress – negative stress that is causedthat is caused
by events that cause stress and strainby events that cause stress and strain
FinancialFinancial problemsproblems
DeathDeath of a loved oneof a loved one
AcademicAcademic difficultiesdifficulties
BreakupBreakup of a relationshipof a relationship
5. Response to StressResponse to Stress
Fight-or-FlightFight-or-Flight
when our bodies go on the alert to eitherwhen our bodies go on the alert to either
fight or escapefight or escape
A sudden burst ofA sudden burst of
energyenergy andand strengthstrength
The heartThe heart speedsspeeds up,up,
breathingbreathing increasesincreases,,
bloodblood pressurepressure
elevates,elevates, sugarsugar isis
released intoreleased into
the blood.the blood.
6. Stress and Your HealthStress and Your Health
Greater risk forGreater risk for heart diseaseheart disease
Can decreaseCan decrease immunityimmunity to diseaseto disease
Can cause negativeCan cause negative mentalmental reactionsreactions
8. Other TechniquesOther Techniques
HypnosisHypnosis – focus on one– focus on one
thought, object, or voicethought, object, or voice
MassageMassage TherapyTherapy
MeditationMeditation – focus on deep– focus on deep breathingbreathing
BiofeedbackBiofeedback – monitoring of– monitoring of
physicalphysical responses to stressresponses to stress
SupportSupport GroupsGroups