1. Stress Management for the Caregiver Lesson II: Theory of Stress Module I: Three Types of Stress

2. Contents –Module I: Three Types of Stress Content Content Discussion Questions Discussion Questions Review Review Quiz Quiz Ruth's Web PageRuth's Web Page for Module II Ruth's Web Page

3. Module I: Three Types of Stress Objectives In this module the learner will be introduced to the three types of stress, eustress, neustress, and distress. At the end of this module: In this module the learner will be introduced to the three types of stress, eustress, neustress, and distress. At the end of this module: –The learners will identify occurrences in their lives where these types of stresses occurred in the past during group discussion. –Given a description of the three types of stress, learners will define the three types of stress on a quiz with 100% accuracy, or 3/3.

4. Three Types of Stress Definitions What is stress? What is stress? –“Inability to cope with a perceived (real or imagined) threat to one’s mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well being, which results in a series of physiological responses and adaptations ” (Seaward, 2004, p. 4). –The key is the word perceived.

5. Three Types of Stress Definitions Eustress Eustress –Good stress, occurs when someone is in a situation that they find motivating, inspiring, and enjoyable. Examples: Getting married, falling in love, buying a house Examples: Getting married, falling in love, buying a house

6. Three Types of Stress Definitions Neustress Neustress –An occurrence that has no direct effect on the person, so it is seen as neither good nor bad. Example: A natural disaster in another country. Example: A natural disaster in another country.

7. Three Types of Stress Definitions Distress Distress –Bad stress. Can be long term or short term. Example: Being in an abusive marriage. Example: Being in an abusive marriage.

8. Discussion and Application Take a moment to answer the following questions and be prepared to share your answers within the group or if online you may send your responses as a word attachment to ruthvabeach@yahoo.com. I will respond to your comments within 24 hours. Take a moment to answer the following questions and be prepared to share your answers within the group or if online you may send your responses as a word attachment to ruthvabeach@yahoo.com. I will respond to your comments within 24 hours. ruthvabeach@yahoo.com What is your greatest perceived stressor at present? What is your greatest perceived stressor at present?

9. Discussion and Application Give an example of eustress that you have experienced in your life. Why was it a pleasurable experience? Give an example of eustress that you have experienced in your life. Why was it a pleasurable experience?

10. Discussion and Application Give an example of neustress in your life. Why was this experience relatively neutral in its effect in your life? Give an example of neustress in your life. Why was this experience relatively neutral in its effect in your life?

11. Discussion and Application Give an example of distress in your life. What about this experience caused it to be a negative stressor? Give an example of distress in your life. What about this experience caused it to be a negative stressor?

12. Discussion and Application Going back to the first question about what is your perceived greatest stressor currently, what type of stress are you experiencing? Going back to the first question about what is your perceived greatest stressor currently, what type of stress are you experiencing?

13. Review Stress: “Inability to cope with a perceived (real or imagined) threat to one’s mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well being, which results in a series of physiological responses and adaptations ” (Seaward, 2004, p. 4). Stress: “Inability to cope with a perceived (real or imagined) threat to one’s mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well being, which results in a series of physiological responses and adaptations ” (Seaward, 2004, p. 4).

14. Review Three Types of Stress Eustress: Good stress, a pleasant experience. Eustress: Good stress, a pleasant experience. Neustress: An occurrence that has no perceived effect. Neustress: An occurrence that has no perceived effect. Distress: An occurrence that causes bad feelings, bad stress. Distress: An occurrence that causes bad feelings, bad stress.

15. Quiz/Matching Match these terms in this column with the other column. 1. Distress 2. Eustress 3. Neustress a. Has no effect. b. Bad stress c. Good stress

16. Quiz Answers Distressb. Bad Stress 2. Eustressc. Good Stress 3. Neustressa. Has no effect If you did not get 100%, return to the beginning of Module I and review again. Ruth's Web Page for Module II Ruth's Web PageRuth's Web Page