Warm-Up: 1) Pick up a stress notes pack from the front table. 2) What is stress? 3) In your life what causes stress? (list at least five items) 4) What are some ways that you cope with stress. (list at least two) WRITE YOUR ANSWERS ON YOUR STRESS PACK

Types of Stress Eustress “Good Stress” Causes you to perform, complete tasks Distress “Bad Stress” Causes negative reactions in the body

Types of Stressors Biological i.e. – illness, disability, or injury Environmental i.e. – poverty, pollution, crowding, noise, natural disasters Cognitive How you perceive a situation Personal Behavior i.e. – negative affects in the body due to tobacco use, drug use, lack of physical activity, etc… Life Situation i.e. – death of a pet, divorce of parents, relationship trouble, etc…

The Body’s Response Stage 1 – Alarm Often referred to as “fight or flight” Body prepares to stand up and fight or run away Stage 2 – Resistance The body adapts to the rush of adrenaline and are able to perform “impossible” tasks like lifting a car off someone Stage 3 – Fatigue Exposure to stress is prolonged and the body loses the ability to adapt to the situation

Effects of Stress Psychosomatic Responses (physical reactions that result from stress rather than injury) Headache Approximately 70% of all people in the world have at least one stress related headache a year High Blood Pressure Prolonged stress can cause an increase in cholesterol which causes blocked arteries and high blood pressure. High blood pressure leads to heart disease and stroke. Weakened Immune System Reduces ability to fight disease Chronic colds, flu, infections, standard sickness is worsened

Effects of Stress Mental, Emotional, Social Effects Difficulty Concentrating Mood Swings Risk of Substance Abuse

Managing Stress Identify Personal Causes of Stress Engage in Physical Activity Release of anxiety Endorphines Look for support among your friends and family Find a hobby that relaxes you Avoid high risk situations, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs Use refusal skills (walk away) Plan ahead (make a to do list) Get adequate sleep

Anxiety The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen feelings of fear or dread perspiration trembling restlessness muscle tension rapid heart rate lightheadedness shortness of breath

Depression A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hoplessness, and sadness Reactive Depression – response to a stressful situation such as death Tends to go away as person learns to cope with the situation Major Depression Requires treatment May develop from reactive depression or from a chemical imbalance in the brain.

Stress Relief Project Each student will be assigned a stress relief topic You are to research the topic for the following information: Origin of the stress relief method (history) Explanation of what is involved with the technique At least two benefits from engaging (besides relieving stress) At least one local business that performs the technique (name, phone, address, website, contact person) After completing your research you are to create a brochure highlighting your topic to the class

Stress Relief Project Grading Rubric 5 points – topic name clearly stated 15 points – origin 15 points – explanation of topic 20 points – benefits 15 points - business information 10 points – citation 10 points – complete, neat, legible, creative 10 points – visually effective and appealing

Stress Relief Project Topics Animal-Assisted Therapy-Yoga Hydrotherapy-Meditation Aromatherapy-Feng Shui Art Therapy-Reflexology Naturopathic Medicine-Hypnotherapy Massage Therapy-Biofeedback Reiki-Acupuncture Magnetic Therapy-Music Therapy Herbal Medicine-Tai Chi Chiropractic