...I. Apply FOUR DIFFERENT stress management techniques. (6 pts/technique = 24 pts) For EACH technique 1. Stressor: Explain your stressor 2. Technique: List the technique you chose 3. Application: Explain how you applied the technique to the stressor 4. Processing: what happened, how you feel, was it effective, would you do anything different 1- It is my first time back in actual college classes, and even though I tried my hardest I still did not pass chemistry. My conflict is within myself as I feel like a failure. 2- The technique that I have used for this particular stressor is cognitive restructuring. 3- The way I went about coping with this stressor is I became aware of the issue through a journal entry, I then expressed my issues to my husband. We came up with a plan of how I can still salvage my GPA, which involved me contacting a VA representative. 4- I took her information and reappraised the way I thought about this situation. She explained that I could use my grade forgiveness the next time that I take the class. I am making all A’s in my other classes and I spend hours in the library studying so I know that I am not a failure. I feel more confident that I will be able to pass next time. I have come to realize that maybe I just didn’t understand the way that my instructor explained things. By pushing out the toxic thoughts and also including my husband in my issue, I have a better support system. This approach was really effective for...
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...Relaxation Strategies: Benefits of Yoga and Meditation in Relation to Stress Katherine I. Sharp Nova Southeastern University Relaxation Strategies Stress is a condition in response to a physical threat or psychological distress that triggers the body’s adaptive stress response which involves the physiological arousal of various body systems that may suffer from negative consequences depending on the duration and course of the stress reaction. The result of such a response to stress is physiological support for the body’s fight-or-flight response that includes an increase in heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and serum cholesterol (Greenberg, 2013). As a part of the adaptive response to stress, various body systems such as the autonomic, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and immune systems may be affected (McEwen, Stellar, 1993). Research has shown that chronic stress is related to an increased risk of the development of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, coronary heart disease, tension headaches, migraine headaches, backache, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcers. “Given the negative impact of stress at intrapersonal and somatic level, it is important for healthcare professionals to master a repertoire of stress management techniques” (Varvogli, 2011, p. 75). Yoga Yoga is an old Indian practice that fosters mental and physical awareness creating a mind-body connection that allows one to engage in conscious breathing coupled with...
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...Stress and Stress Management What is stress? Stress can be defined as a physical or emotional response to external and internal conditions. (Davis, 2007) The response to these conditions creates a reaction experienced by the body, which if not released, will cause physical changes that can lead to a variety of illnesses and permanent damage. The concept of stress can be seen as negative and positive. Positive stress is perceived by some to act as a motivating factor and help achieve objectives. Whereas, negative stress takes a sometimes debilitating toll on the body and creates physical and mental problems. Stress management is exploring different stress coping mechanisms that can be used to help improve and reduce stress symptoms in those individuals suffering. Stress and Stress Management Stress is the body’s mental, physical, and emotional reaction to everyday activities. Stress is an issue that reaches everyone, at some point of their life. There are hundreds of stressors that affect us in every aspect of life. Some stressors can be used as positive, while others can ultimately be harmful. According to the Review of Management Innovation and Creativity, (Treven, 2011), work stress is recognized worldwide as a major challenge to workers health and the health of their organizations. They claim that workers that are stressed are more likely to be unhealthy, poor motivated, less productive and less safe at work and home. Various approaches to...
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...stressors. However, nursing students are likely to experience even “more stress” than their friends and colleagues enrolled in other programs. To support this statement, a study comparing the stress levels of various professional students found that nursing students experience higher levels of stress than medical, social work and pharmacy students (Beck, et al.1997). Even more poignant, another study showed that “one third” of nursing students experience stress severe enough to induce mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. (Pryjmachuk, 2004). One source of stress of nursing students is their Learning Experience. The related learning experience is a series of planned activities in the community that would prepare students technically and professionally should they decide to pursue higher education in the health profession. Specifically, in a selected College of nursing, BSN students spend a maximum of 24 hours a week for their duty wherein they engage in activities such as nurse-patient interaction, nursing procedures, construction of Concept Map, Nursing Care Plan and Drug Study, individual conference with their clinical instructors, and ward class. According to Kaplan (1993), the burnout behaviors of students are characterized by reduction in their performance. Students were found to be maintaining a façade of high achieving while succumbing to physical illness and emotional stress. The physical...
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...Stress Management Training: Facilitator’s Manual Learning Materials for “Helping Health Workers Cope,” a Project of Concern Worldwide’s Innovations for Maternal, Newborn, & Child Health and the Community Association for Psychosocial Services (CAPS) December 2012 Table of Contents Acknowledgements ...................................................................................................................... ii Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................... ii Use of Material ............................................................................................................................. ii Manual Development ................................................................................................................... iii I. Training Overview ................................................................................................................ 1 II. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3 III. What Is Stress? ................................................................................................................... 5 IV. How Do We React To Stress? ............................................................................................. 8 V. Exploring our Sources of Stress..............................
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...Stress management What is it? Lephuong Ong, Wolfgang Linden[pic], [pic]and Sandra Young Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, 2136 West Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada VT 1Z4 Received 8 October 2002; accepted 4 March 2004. Available online 20 February 2004. Abstract Stress management (SM) is a widely used term with a seemingly obvious meaning. The research literature contains many studies evaluating its effectiveness, but it is not clear how many different forms of SM exist and how efficacious they are for which target problem. One hundred and fifty-three studies on SM were analyzed to determine consensus in definitions and therapy protocols. Results showed that a typical delivery format exists (mostly group form, 8–10 sessions in length and multitechnique), but the number of techniques used was very large, techniques were inconsistently labeled are often poorly described. It is concluded that in outcome research, the term "stress management" is operationally defined with such variability that comparisons of SM outcome studies are not meaningful at this time. Author Keywords: Stress management; Arousal reduction; Coping; Therapy outcome [pic] Article Outline • Introduction • Methods • Results • Typical components of SM interventions • Imagery, relaxation and meditation • Cognitive–behavioral approaches • Systemic approaches • Discussion • Acknowledgements • References [pic] Introduction This paper questions...
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...Stress management Abstract Stress management (SM) is a widely used term with a seemingly obvious meaning. The research literature contains many studies evaluating its effectiveness, but it is not clear how many different forms of SM exist and how efficacious they are for which target problem. One hundred and fifty-three studies on SM were analyzed to determine consensus in definitions and therapy protocols. Results showed that a typical delivery format exists (mostly group form, 8–10 sessions in length and multitechnique), but the number of techniques used was very large, techniques were inconsistently labeled are often poorly described. It is concluded that in outcome research, the term "stress management" is operationally defined with such variability that comparisons of SM outcome studies are not meaningful at this time. Author Keywords: Stress management; Arousal reduction; Coping; Therapy outcome [pic] [pic] Introduction This paper questions whether or not stress management (SM) researchers agree on what SM is, what the necessary treatment ingredients are and whether or not comparisons of different studies using SM are possible and meaningful. Previous experience with the conduct of controlled studies of SM for health outcomes [1 and 2] and the desire to continue this line of research motivated us to begin examining the efficacy of SM with the possible goal of conducting a meta-analytic review. A minimal, yet pivotal, requirement for considering meta-analysis...
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...Stress Management Technique Proposal As the company initiates a wellness program to assist its employees in maintaining their health and wellness, I am submitting a proposal for a stress management technique that will be beneficial to all employees taking advantage of this health benefit package. With the demands of balancing work and home life, stress is often a hindrance that gets in the way of employees being efficient and productive. By providing the opportunity to our employees to learn and practice stress management techniques, we are allowing for a healthier and happier work environment. One of the main struggles that I have witnessed among my peers is the lack of time management skills. I propose that our company implements a time-management class for each employee to provide them with strategies and resources that will contribute to their ability to better manage the balance of work and home. Alexander Hafner (PhD) did a study on time management training at work and the employees perceived control of time. The study presented the theory that employers that engage their employees in time management training, will see an increased result in performance of their employees. “As time pressures, interruptions, faster changes at work and increasing job demands are being described as major problems for many employees” (Hafner & Stock, 2010), the study shows that time management training can contribute to increased time control, the health and well-being of the...
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...Stress Effects and Management Proposal SCI/100 April 28, 2014 Stress Effects and Management Proposal Stress management is the workplace is essential to long term success of any organization. Recognizing and acknowledging stress that employees are experiencing and providing coping techniques for employees can increase productivity and performance in the workplace. In introducing a new wellness program I am proposing that our organization implements the stress management technique of Visualization in the workplace. This is a technique that is very minimal in cost because it can virtually be done anywhere and will enable employees to benefit on a personal level as well as a professional level. People who visualize their future will develop less or no resistance to changes that correspond to their visualizations. Visualizations create positive energy, inspiration and focus. (Kerklaan, 2011) In this paper I will provide an analysis of how I would have possibly responded to other stress management techniques along with their personal effectiveness while ranking them techniques. How do you think you would have responded to other stress management techniques? Ranked in order of personal effectiveness: Visualization Deep Breathing Progressive Muscle Relaxation Mediation Yoga Massage Therapy Hypnosis Visualization- I believe that visualization is a very effective stress management technique. This method has proven benefits related to workplace, family and personal...
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...Managing Stress in the Work Place 1 Managing Stress Chariece Thomas CM107-19 Professor Ann Reich Nov. 20, 2014 Managing Stress in the Work Place 2 Managing Stress in the Work Place Stress is the number one cause of most sickness. Stress is defined as any mental or physical thing that causes tension in the body. It is very important to learn how to manage stress. A person can experience stress on the job or at home. According to Henry Parker, 40% of workers reported that their job was extremely stressful (Parker, 2007). Also, 26% reported that they are very often burned out by stress at work (Parker, 2007). Lowering your stress daily is a very important thing to do. When you lower your stress it can increase your energy and boost your immune system by allowing you to be more productive. However, when stress is present, you make room for many illnesses such as the common cold and heart disease. In order to control stress you would first need to know what is causing the stress and you would need to know the symptoms. Some typical symptoms of stress would include headache, muscle tension or pain, obesity, upset stomach, sleep problems and fatigue, just to name a few. With actual stress management tips a person can learn how to help the mind and body handle stressful positions. There are several factors that can contribute to Stress. Frustration alone can bring a lot of stress on a person. Frustration can come from home or work. Frustration from home...
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...cost saving, quality way to run their business. Incorporating work teams to solve problems and to accomplish goals are utilized in various organizations to increase productivity and streamline production issues quickly as well as increase motivation in workers. Companies must also be adaptable to the change and prepare to continually change to maintain success. With the strive to increase productivity, drive down cost, and stay current on new technologies, leadership, and workers alike find stress slowing them down. Organizations are promoting healthy mental exercises and practices to maintain happy employees as well as high motivation and production. Characteristics of High-Performance Workplaces A high-performance team or a group of individuals who commit to work together for the same goal have formed a strong base of productive communication and most always achieve astonishing results together. These high-performing teams are highly dedicated, and in return can experience less stress. Dr. TC North, who is a CEO and founder of Catalyst High Performance, coach’s leaders in taking their teams from average to high-performers and has come up with nine characteristics of high-performers in the workplace. Dr. North’s nine characteristics include willingness to fail in order to succeed. According to Dr. North this is one of the most important characteristic because greatness is a requirement in the success to be different and standing out among average individuals. Dr. North believes...
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...Burnout has severe negative consequences on nurses. (Cimoitti et al., 2012). Therefore creating coping strategies and solutions to this problem is urgent and necessary through nursing management, organization and leadership at all levels, development of nurse practice environment, stress reduction interventions, lifestyle, emotional intelligence and self-awareness and problem focused and emotion focused coping strategies (Ndawula, 2016). Nursing management, organization, and leadership at all levels Good leadership and management have been shown to alleviate stress in the health care system (Wright, 2014). Nursing managers and organizations have the responsibility for reviewing the high requirements for nurses and providing resources...
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...Stress Management CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction “Stress is not what happens to us. It is our response to what happens. And response is something we can choose.” This sagacious saying was quoted by Dr. Maureen Killoran, a certified universalist and an advocate on health and wellness. The quotation imparts to us that stress is not altogether negative as what most people would think at first. It still depends on how an individual sees and copes with the stress placed upon him. If you perceive potentially stressful events as a challenge instead of a threat, less stress will most likely result. Stress does not have to control your life because it can be managed. (http://krystalk.wrytestuff.com/swa560692-Stress-Management-Managing-Stress-Before-Its-Manages-You.htm) However, stress, it seems, knows no age, race, gender, religion, nationality, or socio-economic class. For this reason, it is called “the equal opportunity destroyer,” for when left unresolved, stress can undermine all aspects of your life. (Seaward, 2006) Although it may seem that stress becomes a critical mass in your life once you leave home and get to college, the truth is that manifestations associated with stress started much earlier than college years. It is just that, the peak of the most stressful events in your life happens in college. College students, especially freshmen, are a group particularly prone to stress due to the transitional nature of college life. (Ross...
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...Stress Effects and Management Proposal Debra Barnett University of Phoenix Paradigms of Health SCI/100 Heather Mayer, MPH, CHES September 16, 2013 Stress Effects and Management Proposal My company will be initiating an employee wellness program. I am submitting a proposal for a stress management program that can be implemented at the workplace with no costs for the employee. The technique I would like incorporated in the wellness program is Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). Stress—physical, mental and emotional wear and tear—is emerging as a leading health risk of the 21st century and as a serious hazard in the workplace. Disabling stress has doubled over the past six years in the United States, with 1 million people absent from work every day due to stress-related problems. Companies annually spend an average of $7,500 per employee due to stress, and 75 percent to 80 percent of workplace accidents are stress-related ("Managing Employee Stress," 2002, para. 1-2). PMR is cost effective. It can be performed by employees with no cost to the organization, time wise or financially. This technique does not require special equipment, and can be performed using a chair or the floor. PMR can be achieved during the workday during a scheduled break or lunch period. It does not require employees to travel from the work site. Our office has several conference rooms and training areas that are comfortable and free of distractions that will facilitate the focus and concentration...
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...Running head: STRESS REDUCTION 1 Reducing Stress to Avoid Nursing Burnout Ashley A. Dean University of Louisiana at Lafayette STRESS REDUCTION 2 Stress Stress is our body’s reaction to a stimulus that triggers our primal “fight or flight” response. This response causes a hormonal dump of adrenaline and cortisol into the bloodstream that enables our bodies to react quickly to perceived danger. These hormones cause us to become more aware of our surroundings and able to make quick decisions and movements. This “acute-stress” reaction is a good thing but continued or chronic stress over long periods of time can cause detrimental effects to your body as the body never returns to homeostasis. Chronic high levels of cortisol and other corticoids can cause a decline of your immune system, making you more susceptible to illnesses. Additionally, they increase your body’s resistance to adrenaline that is also at higher levels under chronic stress (Bryant). If we do not reduce stress then there is a very great danger of becoming burned out. First described in the 1970s by the American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger as the consequences of severe stress and high ideals experienced by people working in “helping” professions (Informed Health Online. (2013). Burnout is a special kind of job related chronic stress that results in a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion where you derive little or no enjoyment in your career and begin to doubt your ...
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