Chapter 10

STRESS Outline

 

 

 

      I.   Stress: What is it?  (Stressor, Stress, and Stress response)

 

 

 

 

II. Why do we have stress?

 

 

 

 

 

III. Physical Responses to Stressors

 

 

 

 

 

 

     IV. Emotional and Behavioral Responses to Stressors

 

 

 

   

 

     V.  Stress and Wellness

 

     (GAS) = General Adaptation Syndrome

     ALARM

     RESISTANCE

     EXHAUSTION

 

 

 

 

    VI. Links Between Stress and Specific Conditions

 

 

 

 

 

   VII. Common Sources of Stress

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIII.  Managing Stress

 

A.  Exercise

B.  Nutrition

C.  Time Management

D. Sleep

E.  Social Support

F.  Communication

G.  Strive for Spiritual Wellness

H.  Confide in Yourself Through Writing

I.  Time Management

J.  Cognitive Techniques

K.  Relaxation Techniques

L.  Deep Breathing

M.  Listening to Music

N.  Other Techniques