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Understanding Stress & Stress Management
Student Health and Wellness Counseling Services
Objectives
• Define and identify causes of stress
• Acquire skills important to reduce stress
• Gain skills to appropriately address positive changes that can reduce your stress.
Definition of Stress
Stress is a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that "demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize.
~Richard S Lazarus
Symptoms of Stress
PHYSICAL COGNITIVE EMOTIONAL BEHAVIORALHeadaches Difficulty
concentratingAnger Increased use of
alcoholBackaches Forgetfulness Anxiety Cigarette smoking
Chest tightness Worrying Depression Increased caffeine use
Fatigue Thoughts of death Poor self-esteem Drug use
Stomach cramp Poor attention to detail
Moodiness Violence
Difficulty breathing Perfectionist tendencies
Suspiciousness Overeating
Diarrhea Indecisiveness Guilt Weight gain or lossLoss of sexual
interestFeeling helpless Weeping Relationship conflict
Insomnia Blowing things out of Proportion
Loss of motivation Decreased activity
Effect of Stress on College Students
• Stress can affect all aspects of students’ bodies: physical, mental, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functions can go haywire under duress.
• When people are stressed, they tend to not take care of themselves as well.
• Stress can also impact relationships in your life, whether it’s with friends, family, classmates or teachers. Stress distorts emotions, and you may be more irritable and defensive as a result.
• Chronic stress diminishes the amount of time you spend in the sleep cycles that we need to stay in, and affects our digestion and our bodies.
Physical Stress Management
• Exercise• Walking• Aerobics• Eating healthy
• Deep-breathing exercises• Relaxation training • Yoga• Massage
Cognitive Stress Management
• Examining thought process (Positive or Negative thinking).
• Rational thinking (Feelings of inadequacy, worries).
• Address thoughts• Counter unhealthy
thoughts.
• Resolve the underlying cause of the emotional stress.
• Assertiveness training• Avoid stressful situations• Talking to friends• Counseling• Life balancing
Emotional Stress Management
Technological Stress ManagementWithout
technology
• Silence• Reminders off of message box• Checking emails time
With technology
• Relaxing apps• Mindfulness alarms• Uplifting webpages
STRESS REDUCERS
• Get a good night sleep• Eat a healthy diet• Exercise on a regular basis• Engage in at least one pleasurable activity every day• Stop smoking• Use alcohol in moderation• Use caffeine in moderation• Set realistic goals for yourself, your job and your family• Develop a good support system.
Visual Imagery
References• Barlow, D. H. & Durand, V. M. (2009). Abnormal psychology: An integrative approach (5th ed.). Belmont,
CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
• Corey, M., Corey, C., & Corey, C. (2008). Groups: Process and practice
• (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
• Recognizing signs and symptoms of stress. (2005). Retrieved February 16, 2013
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/1700/1745.asp
• http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_00.htm
• http://www.psdgraphics.com/backgrounds/night-sky-stars-background/
Student Health and Wellness
Counseling Services
Counseling Services1210 Retama Drive
361.593.3991
