how to deal with stress
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Are you struggling with STRESS? This presentation by clinical, medical and counseling experts Chairokey Blair, Alberto Briones, Kristen McFarland, Mitch Jones, and Robert Moreno is very insightful to the various aspects of stress. A four step process is given for reducing the stress that happens to students, employees, stay-at-home moms, and executives. Having trouble sleeping? Forgetting important dates and details? Perhaps several events in the last few months have been tougher on you than you think. This presentation explores the Amygdala Brain (the emotional brain cycle) with detailed images and pictures. The following subjects are explored in the presentation: PTSD, Tranquility, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, etc. You may have heard of the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) but never actually seen it - it is presented in these slides.TRANSCRIPT
By: Chairokey Blair, By: Chairokey Blair, Alberto Briones, Kristen Alberto Briones, Kristen McFarland, Mitch Jones, McFarland, Mitch Jones, Robert Moreno.Robert Moreno.
Master’s Degree in Counseling (M.A.) from Colorado Christian University.
Pressure Work Family Lack of rest/sleep Start getting sick Time management Financial
Lack of rest/sleep Job pressure No balance between
home life and work No motivation Working environment Many don’t believe in
the burnout!
Lack of money
Unresolved Conflict
Lack of time.
Family
Clinical Neuropsychology degree from Argosy University (Phy.D)
Long or Short Pathways During a Threatening Situation
Behavioral Symptoms Emotional Symptoms Cognitive Symptoms
Eating more or less Eating more or less MoodinessMoodiness Memory ProblemsMemory Problems Sleeping too much or too Sleeping too much or too littlelittle
Irritability or short Irritability or short
tempertemper Inability to concentrateInability to concentrate
Isolating yourself from social Isolating yourself from social situations situations
Agitation, inability to Agitation, inability to relaxrelax
Poor judgmentPoor judgment
Procrastinating Procrastinating responsibilitiesresponsibilities
Feeling Feeling Overwhelmed Overwhelmed
Seeing only negativeSeeing only negative
Using substances like Using substances like cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs to cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs to relaxrelax
Sense of loneliness or Sense of loneliness or
isolationisolation Racing or Anxious thoughtsRacing or Anxious thoughts
Forming Nervous Habits like Forming Nervous Habits like pacing or nail biting.pacing or nail biting.
Depression or general Depression or general unhappinessunhappiness
Constant WorryConstant Worry
Life Coach
Confidence Avoidance Tranquility Capture Life Hope
Dr. Albert Briones
Associate Director, Anxiety Treatment & Research Center
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.University Of Hawaii
8:46:40 AM: Flight 11 crashes at roughly 466 mph into the north face of the North Tower of the World Trade Center between floors 93 and 99.
9:03:02 AM: Flight 175 crashes at about 590 mph into the south face of the South Tower of the World Trade Center, between floors 77 and 85
SEPTEMBER 11TH 2001
Acute Stress disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
anxiety and behavioral disturbances that develop within a month of exposure to extreme trauma.
symptoms begin during or shortly following the trauma.
Such extreme traumatic events include rape or other severe physical assault, near-death
experiences in accidents, witnessing a murder, and combat.
Excessive Worry About Work
Family and Children Health
Finances Minor Matters
Worry occurs most days (for at least 6 months) Difficult to control worry
Associated with disturbed sleep, irritability, restlessness, poor concentration, fatigue, muscle
tension
Exposure to a traumatic event
Reaction to the event involves extreme fear
Experiencing the trauma repeatedly
Avoidance of trauma-related cues
Numbing of emotional responsiveness
Chronic over arousal
There are four useful steps that individuals can use in order to effectively cope with stressful situations.
Too much stress can be counterproductive Can create health problems in the long run
Small problems are often exaggerated into larger ones, creating more stress in an individual
People must be able to determine which problems in life are worth stressing over, and stop being stressed equally among all situations
Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) Created by Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe Most psychologists use this point system to
determine how at risk an individual may be for potential health problems
A score of up to 150 means you have a 30% risk of having health problems due to stress
A score between 150-299 increases it to 50% A score of 300 or more puts you at 80% risk!
Death of spouse100
Divorce73
Marital separation65
Jail term63
Death of close family member63
Personal injury or illness53
Marriage50
Fired at work47
Marital reconciliation45
Retirement45
Change in health of family member44
Pregnancy40
Sex difficulties39
Gain of new family member39
Business readjustment39
Change in financial state38
Death of close friend37
Change to a different line of work36
Change in financial state38Death of close friend37Change to a different line of work36Change to a different line of work36Change in number of arguments with spouse35A large mortgage or loan31Foreclosure of mortgage or loan30Change in responsibilities at work29Son or daughter leaving home29Trouble with in-laws29Outstanding personal achievement28Spouse begins or stops work26Begin or end school/college26Change in living conditions25Revision of personal habits24Trouble with boss23Change in work hours or conditions20Change in residence20
Change in residence20Change in school/college20Change in recreation19Change in church activities19Change in social activities18A moderate loan or mortgage17Change in sleeping habits16Change in number of family get-togethers15Change in eating habits15Vacation13Christmas12Minor violations of the law11
Your Total ______________
Everyone has skills!
We each have what it takes to take control of our lives and not let stress rule us!
Our feeling dictate how we approach the tasks assigned to us.
If negativity is felt going in to a job then chances are a negative out come will follow.
A good plan, that is executed properly will lead to desired results.
It is important to sit down and think about what needs to be done and set up and outline of sorts to make sure you know what you’re doing.
“I love it when a plan comes together.”
Here is a clip of the Top 10 ways to relieve stress in our every day life. By following these tips in your life stress will have a less negative impact on you.
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