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

2. Understanding Stress

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Sources of Stress
External Sources:

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

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

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

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

18. 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

19. 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?

20. Sources of Stress
Internal Sources:

21. Sources of Stress
Internal Sources:
Unrealistic Expectations

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

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

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

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

26. 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.

27. Signs of Stress Overload
Physical Signs of Stress Overload:

28. Signs of Stress Overload
Physical Signs of Stress Overload:
Headaches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

43. Signs of Stress Overload
Behavioral Signs of Stress Overload:

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

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

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

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

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

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

50. 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.

51. Long Term Effects of Stress Overload
These consequences would include:

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

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

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

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

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

57. 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

58. 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

59. 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.