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Prepared and Presented ByGlen Christie, MS, EdS, ThD, LPC, CASAC
Faith Bible CollegeCrisis Counseling II
FOUR TYPES OF STRESS
FOUR TYPES OF STRESS
FOUR TYPES OF STRESS
FOUR TYPES OF STRESS
General Adaptation Syndrome
General Adaptation Syndrome
General Adaptation Syndrome
Causes of stress
Causes of stress
Causes of stress
There are two kinds of external stresses organizational and significant life event.
Significant life events
Death of a loved one School Graduation Marriage Babies Buying a home Medical emergencies Job changes
Symptoms of Stress
Physical symptoms occur in the body either causing harm or pain to an individual. They can vary between: Headaches Lowered immunity Muscle spasms Fatigue Skin irritations Breathlessness
Symptoms of Stress
Short Term Symptoms Dry mouth Cool skin Cold hands and feet Increased sweating Rapid breathing Faster heart rate Tense muscles Feelings of nausea Butterflies in your stomach Diarrhea A desire to urinate
Long Term symptoms Insomnia Change in Appetite Sexual disorders Aches and pains Frequent colds Feelings of intense and
long-term tiredness Prone to illness
Symptoms of Stress
Mental symptoms occur in the mind of an individual either causing irregular behaviours. Paranoia Unclear thinking Unsound Judgement Nightmares Indecisiveness Negativity Rash decisions
Symptoms of Stress
These symptoms have a negative affect
By reducing your effectivenessMaking you accident proneCausing you to be forgetfulCausing you to be very negativeYou may neglect your
appearanceYou may make poor judgmentsCausing you to make more
mistakes Increasing your absenteeism
Symptoms of Stress
YawningTalking too fastTalking too loud FiddlingTwitchingNail bitingGrinding teethDrumming fingersPacing
Over reactingEmotionalDefensive Irritable IrrationalDefensiveHostileCriticalAggressive
Withdrawal Suspiciousness Excessive Humor or
Silence Increased Smoking,
Alcohol or Food Change in Activity
Level Angry Outbursts Crying Spells
Symptoms of Stress
Difficulty Making Decisions Confusion Difficulty Naming Familiar Items Poor Concentration Blaming Others Memory Problems Replaying Events Over & Over
Symptoms of Stress
Difficulty Making Decisions Confusion Difficulty Naming Familiar Items Poor Concentration Blaming Others Memory Problems Replaying Events Over & Over
Personality
The complexity of one’s personality is thought to be shaped by:
genetic factors
family dynamics
social influences
personal experiences
Personality and Stress
Freud
Stress comes from the tension between your id (impulses) and the superego (society). This is controlled by the ego (identity).You try to use defense mechanisms to protect your ego.
Jung
Your personality arises through individuation. Stress may result from conflicts between your conscious and unconscious.
Kubler-Ross
The stages of handling
unmet expectations are
similar to the stages of
dying: denial, anger,
bargaining, depression,
and finally acceptance.
Frankl
Stress can arise from the failure to make meaning out of life and suffering.
Maslow Look to my hierarchy of Needs. Stress occurs when Lower level needs are notMet, which keeps the person From reaching higher levels.
Self-actualization
Self-Esteem
Belonging and Love
Safety
Physiological needs
Stress-Prone Personalities
Type A Behavior
Type A Behavior
Type A Behavior
Codependent Personality
Helpless-Hopeless Personality
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