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1 Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques
Jen Schumacher February 22nd, 2012

2 Understanding Stress Stressors - events or environmental stimulus that cause a person to feel tense or aroused Stress - physical, mental, and/or emotional strain resulting from stressors Eustress v. Distress “ The aim of stress management, then, is not to eliminate stress entirely but to control it so an optimal level of arousal is present.” Seyle, 1974

3 Factors that Impact Stress
Duration Intensity Frequency Familiarity Controllability Personality

4 Symptoms of Stress Physical Signs Emotional Signs Behavioral Signs

5 Dealing with Stressors
Appraisal Event Response Resources

6 Tools for Stress Management
Physical: Nutrition Exercise Sleep Biofeedback Massage Progressive Relaxation

7 Tools for Stress Management
Cognitive (thoughts): Self-talk Meditation Imagery Refocusing Strategies Systematic Relaxation

8 Tools for Stress Management
Behavioral: Assertiveness Time-management Support Groups Segmentation The Breath

9 Relaxation Exercise

10 Application in the Workplace
Segmentation before and after work Image the task at hand 10-minute brisk walk 5-minute relaxation Releasing and refocusing breath

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