personal balance stanley teacher prep lynne forstot
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Personal BalanceStanley Teacher Prep
Lynne Forstot
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Michele Forstot, Psy. D.Professional Consultant
Insights and Options, LLC(303) 518-7566
[email protected]://Therapists.PsychologyToday.com/rms/71427
Objectives
Understand the nature of stress
Recognize the 3 areas that impact stress
Identify how the mind plays a role in stress
Identify how to effectively manage stress
What is stress?
The body’s response to a demand
Physical
Emotional
Psychological
How the body responds to stress
Physiological release of adrenalin and hydrocortisone (cortisol)
Short term – some biological mechanisms are shut down to conserve energy for fight or flight
Long term – impacts physiological, psychological & emotional areas negatively (i.e., suppression of immune system)
Types of StressPositive
Short term
Motivates
May feel exciting
Improves productivity
Improves performance
Sharpens the mind/focuses energy
Types of StressNegative
Drains energy reserves
Causes emotional depression
Suppresses the immune system
Can change the way a person thinks
Can lead to mental and physical problems
Where stress comes from
Too many changes
Too high of expectations
Too much responsibility
Too much information provided
Stress Factor 1
Individual perception of stress Determines the effects on a person
Stress Factor 2
Personal and family resources Time Skill Financial resources Family resources
Stress Factor 3
Social Support Relationship with family, friends, community
Access to professional resources
Stress Defined
Ordinary Life Stressors Regular daily schedule Manage by: setting priorities, following a
schedule, having reasonable expectations, delegating
Developmental Stresses Stage of life issues Learning new things/changing old habits
Exercise:
What excites you?
What stresses you?
What can you do?
Personal Balance Goals
Complete Personal Balance/Self Care Plan