Stress
What creates stress (stressors)?
major life changes, catastrophes, everyday challenges, etc.
What happens during the fight-or-flight response?
Your body reacts physically, releasing adrenaline to fight or flight.
This is the type of perfectionist behavior when and individual views outcomes in only good or bad. (black or white thinking)
All-or-none thinking
accusing other people, not accepting your own feelings
projection
The ability to pick yourself back up again after failing.
Resilient
What is eustress?
Positive stress that helps you improve or cope in difficult situations.
What happens during the freeze response?
The body goes numb or freezes. This helps the person dissociate from the stressful event.
This type of perfectionist behavior occurs when an individual does a task for the compliments that come from achieving perfection (example - getting praised for getting good grades)
approval seeking behaviors
trying to come up with a logical explanation for feelings to avoid facing the truth
rationalization
What are 2 ways to show empathy?
offering encouragement, ask questions, offer kind words, listen
What is distress?
Negative stress that feels unpleasant and can result in negative physical or emotional reactions.
individuals avoid situation they know to be stressful or create stress for them.
An individual takes extreme measures to ensure a perfect outcome (stays up way too late working on a project)
overcompensating
not accepting your feelings, or pretending they don't exist
denial
What are 3 traits of a true friend?
honest, care about you, spend quality time together, want to see you succeed, etc.
What is anticipatory stress? What are techniques for avoiding it?
Stresses in the future (upcoming test, presentation, event). Notice the feeling and try not to give it power.
What is happening when an individual is experiencing the fatigue response to stress.
a person feels sleeping when faced with stress as a way to escape from it.
An individual avoids a task or situation altogether.
Avoidance
Expressing emotions outwardly without determining the real cause. (generally the outburst is greater from previous frustrations)
Acting Out
What are 2 ways people can handle experiencing stress?
Listen to music, do something you enjoy, spend time with friends,
How can stress be seen as a positive experience?
Stress can be a motivator.
headaches, racing heart, feelings of sadness, insomnia, nausea, difficulty concentrating
The individual has a great fear of not achieving a desired outcome.
Fear to fail
A person feels unable to act or participate in life as a result of their emotions
shutting down.