BIG STRESS
The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
Stress
Fight or flight response, the first step in the Stress Response Cylce
Alarm
A State of Calm
Relaxation Response
Stress can build up both _____ and _____
short term, long- term
A variety of reactions that may surface as an individual makes sense of how a loss affects him or her
Stages of Grief or the Grieving Process
Stress can be both _____ and _____ if you use it as a motivator
Positive, Negative
Your body adapts to the stressor, the 2nd stage in the stress response cycle
Resistance
Headache, Weakened immune system, High blood pressure would be considered this type of response from the body due to stress
Physical response
Acceptance of a loss
Closure
Dealing successfully with difficult changes in your life
Coping
Anything that causes stress
Stressor
Your body’s automatic reaction to something difficult or painful
Involuntary Stress Response
Mood swings, Irritability, Difficulty concentrating, Use of drugs/alcohol
All effect these two types of responses
Mental/emotional and social
Stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person’s control
Chronic Stress
The act of showing sorrow or grief
Mourning
Negative stress that interferes with your ability to perform, or causes discomfort, anger, frustration or being overwhelmed
Distress
Your body tires out and loses the ability to manage the stressors effectively
The 3rd step in the stress response cycle
Fatigue
A physical reaction that results from prolonged stress rather than an illness or injury
Psychosomatic response
Healthy habits that make you resilient and reduce stress (3)
■Get adequate rest (8 hrs)
■Exercise 30 – 60 minutes of physical activity each day
■Healthy diet
Any event that has a stressful impact sufficient to overwhelm your normal coping strategies
Traumatic Event
The act of becoming aware through the senses
It can be driven by experiences
Perception
The 3 stages of the stress response cycle (IN ORDER)
1) Alarm
2) Resistance
3) Fatigue
5 types of Common Stressors for teens
1) Life Situations
2) Environmental
3) Biological
4) Cognitive
5) Personal Behavior
The 4 techniques to manage stress
■Use refusal skills
■Plan ahead
■Positive outlook
■Avoid drugs/alcohol
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
List out the Grieving Process
1) Denial
2) Emotional Release
3) Anger
4) Bargaining
5) Depression
6) Remorse
7) Acceptance
8) Hope