Managing Stress and Coping with Loss

Managing Stress and Coping with Loss

Chapter 4

Lesson 1 ? Understanding Stress What is Stress? ? Reaction of the body and mind to everyday

challenges and demands. ? Can appear quickly or build slowly. ? Some stressful situations are unavoidable,

how much it affects you, perception. ? Reaction depends on previous experiences.

How does stress affect you? ? Can be positive or negative. ? Positive stress can motivate you. ? Stress has a negative effects when it

interferes with your ability to perform. Causes of Stress ? People, objects, places, events, and situations

can all cause stress. ? Can be real or imagined. ? Anticipated or unexpected.

Your Body's Response to Stressors ? Stress activates your nervous and endocrine

system. ? This response is automatic. Stress Response 1. Alarm ? body and mind go on high alert.

"Fight or Flight". 2. Resistance ? body adapts and reacts to the

stressor. You may briefly perform at a higher level with more endurance.



3. Fatigue ? When exposure to stress is prolonged, you feel both physically and mentally tired. Figure 4.2 ? Stressors for Teens Figure 4.3 ? The Alarm Response Stress and Your Health ? Prolonged stress can take a toll on your

body.

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