Vocabulary
Define stress
Stress is "a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life.”
Name 3 illnesses or conditions that can be directly caused by stress
High blood pressure
High blood sugar
Chronic muscle tension or pain
Chronic fatigue
Insomnia
Depression
Lower immunity
Hair loss
Lower libido, and reproductive capabilities
Digestive disorders
Weight gain
What can help restore focus and productivity in just a few minutes?
what is meditation
Stress management involves what 2 steps
•Educating members about the topic of stress
•Conveying skills and techniques to lower the detrimental effects of their stress.
Empathy is
What is listening for what is said and not said, reflecting facts and feelings
Any new or potentially unpleasant situation
what is a stressor
True or False
Positive situations can be stressful
True
Activity requiring physical effort carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness
What is exercise
Which medications are highly addictive and are best reserved for short term or occasional use.
What is anxiolytics (anti-anxiety)
Carl Rogers said "There is a curious paradox. When I accept myself...................."
what is just as I am, then I change
Define distress
What is 'bad stress' or stress that is negative to a person
Giving a speech can cause the same reactions as...
What is being attacked by an animal
What are the physical effects of laughter?
What is lowers BP, lowers cortisol, increases immune function and pain relief, reduces anxiety
Exercise helps with stress by
What is inhibiting cortisol, increasing dopamine and serotonin
Name 2 foundational beliefs of the client centered approach
What is
1. Every human being deserves our respect
2. Every human being is doing the best they can
Define eustress
What is 'good stress' or stress that benefits a person
It is estimated that from _____ % of all physical and mental disorders are related to stress
75-90%
What 50-year study demonstrates the protective value of relationships?
Roseta effect (Pennsylvania, 1961)
Name 3 activities that may help manage stress
Breathing
Nature
Exercise
Diet
Sleep
Meditation
Gratitude
Journaling
Connect with family and friends
Positive self talk
Visualization
Laughter
What does telling our story do for us?
What is dissipates the pain from grieving
Define "fight or flight".
What is an instinctive response to a threatening situation (sympathetic nervous system)
What determines the difference in good and bad stress
What is our thoughts about the situation
What is the first question to ask our members when brainstorming coping activities for stress?
What is "what do you like to do for relaxation?"
Lack of sleep results in
What is a negativity bias.
Carl Yung said " What we resist..."
what is persists