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Self-Care Practice for SocialWorkers
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Common Stress Associated Diseases
Diminished Immunity
Headache
Fatigue
Weight gain
Hypertension
Heart Disease
Psoriasis/Eczema
Digestive problems
Anxiety
Depression
Alcoholism
Substance abuse
Insomnia
Irritable bowel syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Decreased sex drive
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Overview of Terminology
Stress: A state of disharmony or a threat to homeostasis
Physiological changes increase alertness, focus, and
energy
Perceived demands may exceed the perceived
resources
Coping: The ability to maintain control, think rationally, and
problem solve
Resilience: Resistant quality that permits a person to recovery
quickly and thrive in spite of adversity
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Stress
Eustress
Manageable Stress can lead to growth and enhanced
competence
Distress
Uncontrollable, prolonged, or overwhelming stress isdestructive.
Acute Stress
Immediate response to a threat or challenge
Chronic Stress
Ongoing exposure to stress, may seem unrelenting
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Sources of Stress for SocialWorkers in Mindanao
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Stages of the Stress ResponseGeneral Adaptation Syndrome of Hans Selye (1907-1982)
Alarmwhen one feels threatened
Activation of the fight or flight reaction
Resistancemobilization of resources to solve the problem
Continued stress causes adaptation
Exhaustion
Adaptation fails and level of function decreases
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Exhaustion
Occurs when the demands of the stress exceeds the persons
ability to adapt.
Functioning declines
May result in health problems
Physical symptoms
Mental symptoms
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Signs & Symptoms of Stress
Cognitive
Decreased concentration, comprehension, & memory
Behavioral
Irritability, withdrawal, violence Emotional
Fear, anxiety, depression, fatigue
Physiological
Increased BP, HR, Respirations, etc
Somatic symptoms
Decreased immune response
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What can you do to protect yourself?
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Promote Adaptive Coping Realistic expectations
Set realistic goals
Planning
Anticipate problems, have a backup plan
Reframing
Change the way you look at things
Relaxation
Learn relaxation techniques, take time-out forleisure
Discuss the problem
Utilize existing social supports to problem solve
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Promote Adaptive Coping
Training
Prepares for stressful events
Nutrition Eat healthy, avoid skipping meals
Exercise
Include regular exercise
Sleep
Get adequate sleepavoid fatigue
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Avoid Maladaptive Coping
Blurring of boundaries
Avoidance/withdrawal
Negative attitude
Anger outbursts
Alcohol/Drugs
Hopelessness
Negative self-talk
Resentment
Violence
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Promote Resilience Factors
Positive Role Models
Optimism
Humor
Moral Compass
Altruism
Religion & Spirituality
Social Support
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Positive Role Models
Transmit:
Attitudes
Values
Skills
Patterns of thoughts and behaviors
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Optimism
Positive Beliefs
Associated with well being
Cognitive reframing Positive thinking
Refute the negative thinking
Believe in a meaningful cause
It is important to acknowledge relevant negative factors
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Humor
Highly effective
Mature coping mechanism
Another of the souls weapons for the fightfor self-preservation, it is well known that
humor, more then anything else in the human
makeup, can provide an aloofness and the
ability to rise above any situation, even for a
few seconds.
Viktor Frankl
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Moral Compass
Conduct a moral inventory
Look not for any greater harm then this,
destroying the trustworthy, self-respecting, well-
behaved man within you. Epicetus
Maintain your integrity
Between stimulus and response there is a
space. In that space is our power to choose our
response. In our response lies our growth and our
freedom.Viktor Frankl
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Altruism
Unselfish regarding the welfare of others
Believe in a meaningful cause
Mutual cooperation
Activates of the brains reward center
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Religion & Spirituality
Associated with psychological and physical well being
Guards against despair
Provides social support
Provides positive role models
Provides a positive mission
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Social Support
Social support has a profound effect on life expectancy
Patients have better outcomes with strong social support
Isolation and poor social support are associated with a poor
stress response
Few hardy individuals go it alone
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Cognitive Coping Skills
Cognitive Restructuring
Identification of Thoughts
Introduction and practice of coping thoughts
Shifting from self-defeating to coping thoughts
Introduction & practice of reinforcing self-statements
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Using Strengths to Actively Cope
& Enhance Resiliency
Recognize skills and talents
Inventory strengths
Use your strengths and talents
Decide what works
Actively cope
Apply concepts to enable active coping.
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Direct-Action Coping Skills
Identify escape routes Counting to 60
Leaving the room
Talking about something humorous
Coping strategies
Reframing
Social Support
Appropriate ventilation but be
careful of too much rumination
Mental Relaxation
Distraction
Imagery
Physical Relaxation
Yoga
Meditation
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Review
Stress is part of everyday life
It can promote growth and competency
If unrelenting or overwhelming it can cause adverse effects
Adaptive coping enhances resilience
Maladaptive coping causes additional problems
Enhanced coping increases resilience while diminishing the adverse affects
of stress, thus promoting health
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Review: Practical Tips
Set realistic expectations
Exercise regularly
Eat healthy
Get adequate sleep
Maintain a work-leisure balance
Positive Reframing & optimism
Enhance social support