Help For the Hurting STRESS RELIEF Avoiding Burnout and Finding Balance Session 1: The Causes, Signs and Effects of Stress Overload November 14th, 2017

Understanding Stress

Understanding Stress Stress is a part of life; an entirely stress free life would be not only be impossible but unenjoyable

Understanding Stress Stress is a part of life; an entirely stress free life would be not only be impossible but unenjoyable When we face stress, our bodies activate a natural stress response, which helps us through the stressful situation

Understanding Stress Stress is a part of life; an entirely stress free life would be not only be impossible but unenjoyable When we face stress, our bodies activate a natural stress response, which helps us through the stressful situation - our nervous system initiates a release of cortisol and adrenaline, providing the body with a boost of energy

Understanding Stress Stress is a part of life; an entirely stress free life would be not only be impossible but unenjoyable When we face stress, our bodies activate a natural stress response, which helps us through the stressful situation - our nervous system initiates a release of cortisol and adrenaline, providing the body with a boost of energy -our heart beats faster, our blood pressure rises, our breathe quickens and our senses become sharper

Understanding Stress Stress is a part of life; an entirely stress free life would be not only be impossible but unenjoyable When we face stress, our bodies activate a natural stress response, which helps us through the stressful situation - our nervous system initiates a release of cortisol and adrenaline, providing the body with a boost of energy -our heart beats faster, our blood pressure rises, our breathe quickens and our senses become sharper -as this occurs, we gain increased strength, energy, and awareness as well as greater focus

Understanding Stress Not all stress is bad; in fact, some personalities thrive on stress.

Understanding Stress Not all stress is bad; in fact, some personalities thrive on stress.

Understanding Stress Not all stress is bad; in fact, some personalities thrive on stress. The more our stress response systems are activated, the easier they are to trigger, and the harder they are to shut off.

Understanding Stress Not all stress is bad; in fact, some personalities thrive on stress. The more our stress response systems are activated, the easier they are to trigger, and the harder they are to shut off. Problems start to arise when we face chronic stress, and our stress response system is over-activated.

Understanding Stress Not all stress is bad; in fact, some personalities thrive on stress. The more our stress response systems are activated, the easier they are to trigger, and the harder they are to shut off. Problems start to arise when we face chronic stress, and our stress response system is over-activated. When we reach this point of burnout, physiological damage can occur which can take some time to heal from.

Sources of Stress External Sources:

Sources of Stress External Sources: Major Life Changes – moving, marriage/divorce, job loss

Sources of Stress External Sources: Major Life Changes – moving, marriage/divorce, job loss Daily Hassles – misplacing keys, traffic, irritating people

Sources of Stress External Sources: Major Life Changes – moving, marriage/divorce, job loss Daily Hassles – misplacing keys, traffic, irritating people Work/School

Sources of Stress External Sources: Major Life Changes – moving, marriage/divorce, job loss Daily Hassles – misplacing keys, traffic, irritating people Work/School Financial Issues

Sources of Stress External Sources: Major Life Changes – moving, marriage/divorce, job loss Daily Hassles – misplacing keys, traffic, irritating people Work/School Financial Issues Difficulties in Relationships

Sources of Stress External Sources: Major Life Changes – moving, marriage/divorce, job loss Daily Hassles – misplacing keys, traffic, irritating people Work/School Financial Issues Difficulties in Relationships Others?

Sources of Stress Internal Sources:

Sources of Stress Internal Sources: Unrealistic Expectations

Sources of Stress Internal Sources: Unrealistic Expectations Pessimism/Negative Attitude

Sources of Stress Internal Sources: Unrealistic Expectations Pessimism/Negative Attitude Desire for Control

Sources of Stress Internal Sources: Unrealistic Expectations Pessimism/Negative Attitude Desire for Control Fear/Anxiety

Sources of Stress Internal Sources: Unrealistic Expectations Pessimism/Negative Attitude Desire for Control Fear/Anxiety Others?

Signs of Stress Overload Thankfully, our bodies give us warning signs when we are reaching the point of stress overload; it is necessary that we recognize those signs in order to avoid burnout.

Signs of Stress Overload Physical Signs of Stress Overload:

Signs of Stress Overload Physical Signs of Stress Overload: Headaches

Signs of Stress Overload Physical Signs of Stress Overload: Headaches Difficulty Breathing

Signs of Stress Overload Physical Signs of Stress Overload: Headaches Difficulty Breathing Heart Palpitations

Signs of Stress Overload Physical Signs of Stress Overload: Headaches Difficulty Breathing Heart Palpitations Digestive/Bowel Issues

Signs of Stress Overload Physical Signs of Stress Overload: Headaches Difficulty Breathing Heart Palpitations Digestive/Bowel Issues Sleeping Problems

Signs of Stress Overload Physical Signs of Stress Overload: Headaches Difficulty Breathing Heart Palpitations Digestive/Bowel Issues Sleeping Problems Skin Conditions

Signs of Stress Overload Physical Signs of Stress Overload: Headaches Difficulty Breathing Heart Palpitations Digestive/Bowel Issues Sleeping Problems Skin Conditions Others?

Signs of Stress Overload Mental/Emotional Signs of Stress Overload:

Signs of Stress Overload Mental/Emotional Signs of Stress Overload: Anxiety

Signs of Stress Overload Mental/Emotional Signs of Stress Overload: Anxiety Depression

Signs of Stress Overload Mental/Emotional Signs of Stress Overload: Anxiety Depression Irritability

Signs of Stress Overload Mental/Emotional Signs of Stress Overload: Anxiety Depression Irritability Mental Fatigue

Signs of Stress Overload Mental/Emotional Signs of Stress Overload: Anxiety Depression Irritability Mental Fatigue Lack of Concentration

Signs of Stress Overload Mental/Emotional Signs of Stress Overload: Anxiety Depression Irritability Mental Fatigue Lack of Concentration Lack of Motivation

Signs of Stress Overload Mental/Emotional Signs of Stress Overload: Anxiety Depression Irritability Mental Fatigue Lack of Concentration Lack of Motivation Others?

Signs of Stress Overload Behavioral Signs of Stress Overload:

Signs of Stress Overload Behavioral Signs of Stress Overload: Reduced Performance

Signs of Stress Overload Behavioral Signs of Stress Overload: Reduced Performance Interpersonal problems

Signs of Stress Overload Behavioral Signs of Stress Overload: Reduced Performance Interpersonal problems Withdrawal

Signs of Stress Overload Behavioral Signs of Stress Overload: Reduced Performance Interpersonal problems Withdrawal Substance use/abuse

Signs of Stress Overload Behavioral Signs of Stress Overload: Reduced Performance Interpersonal problems Withdrawal Substance use/abuse Changes in eating/sleeping habits

Signs of Stress Overload Behavioral Signs of Stress Overload: Reduced Performance Interpersonal problems Withdrawal Substance use/abuse Changes in eating/sleeping habits Others?

Long Term Effects of Stress Overload While we have a tendency to deny our struggles and ignore the signs of stress overload, there can be serious long term consequences if we reach the point of burnout.

Long Term Effects of Stress Overload These consequences would include:

Long Term Effects of Stress Overload These consequences would include: Compromised Immune System

Long Term Effects of Stress Overload These consequences would include: Compromised Immune System Hypertension

Long Term Effects of Stress Overload These consequences would include: Compromised Immune System Hypertension Impairment of Developmental Growth in Children

Long Term Effects of Stress Overload These consequences would include: Compromised Immune System Hypertension Impairment of Developmental Growth in Children Accelerated Aging

Long Term Effects of Stress Overload These consequences would include: Compromised Immune System Hypertension Impairment of Developmental Growth in Children Accelerated Aging Memory Loss

Long Term Effects of Stress Overload These consequences would include: Compromised Immune System Hypertension Impairment of Developmental Growth in Children Accelerated Aging Memory Loss Insomnia

Long Term Effects of Stress Overload These consequences would include: Compromised Immune System Hypertension Impairment of Developmental Growth in Children Accelerated Aging Memory Loss Insomnia Mental Health Issues – Depression, Anxiety, PTSD

Long Term Effects of Stress Overload We don't want to get to a point where we lose our jobs, ruin our health and destroy our relationships due to stress; we have to learn to manage and deal with it properly.