1. STRESS
Unit 3

2. Types of Stress: Distress
stress that produces negative effects.
Examples:
The death of a spouse
Filing for divorce
The death of a family member
Injury or illness (oneself or a family member)
Being abused or neglected
Bankruptcy/Money Problems
Unemployment
Sleep problems
Legal problems

3. Distress Causes anxiety or concern Can be short- or long-term
Is perceived as outside of our coping abilities
Feels unpleasant
Decreases performance
Can lead to mental and physical problems

4. Eustress Examples: stress that produces positive effects.
Receiving a promotion or raise at work
Starting a new job
Marriage
Buying a home
Having a child
Moving
Taking a vacation
Holiday seasons
Retiring
Riding a rollercoaster

5. Eustress Motivates, focuses energy Is short-term
Is perceived as within our coping abilities
Feels exciting
Improves performance

6. Let’s see how some office workers handled a stressful situation.

7. Skit Time!
First off- rules for skits. 1.) NO inappropriate language. NO cussing! 2.) NO inappropriate topics!!! 3.) EVERYONE MUST SAY SOMETHING! 4.) While the groups are performing, you WILL be quiet. 5.)You may use props! Anything in room or your own. 6.) Yes, YOU have to perform!!!

8. 1. ) Your group will perform a skit to show both types of stress
1.) Your group will perform a skit to show both types of stress. (Distress/Eustress)
2.) Choose any situation and act it out. We should be able to see clear ideas and stressors.
3.) You may choose to do one topic the whole time OR you can choose to show 2 different situations.