anything that causes stress
stressor
the act of showing sorrow or grief
mourning
the process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving
conflict resolution
someone who purchases or uses health products or services
health consumer
steps that enable you to make a healthful decision
decision making skills
a company's or stores written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if the product doesn't function properly
warranty
goals that take days or weeks
short term goals
goals that take months or years
long term goals
the ideas, beliefs and attitudes about what is important that helps guide the way you live
values
those things you aim for that take planning and work
goals
dealing successfully with difficult changes in your life
coping
a state of calm
relaxation response
the methods of judging the benefits of different products by comparing several factors such as quality, features and cost
comparison shopping
skills that help you reduce and manage stress in your life
stress managment skills
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
stages of grief
taking action to influence others to address a health related concern or to support a health related belief
advocacy
a multi step strategy to identify and achieve your goals
action plan
stress associated with long term problems that are beyond a persons control
chronic stress
any event that has a stressful impact sufficient to overwhelm your normal coping strategies
traumatic event
the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
stress
specific tools and strategies to maintain, protect and improve all aspects of health
health skills
the exchange of thoughts, feelings and beliefs between two or more people
interpersonal communication
acceptance of a loss
closure
what is a physical reaction, that results from stress rather than from injury or illness
psychosomatic response
the act of becoming aware through the senses
perception