Coping With Seperation

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Presented by:Pinky.K.VayalikodathMSW 1st year

1Contents Stress Stressor Classification of stressorStress ResponseEustress Distress Stress BurnoutStress Management &TechniquesWhat is Stress?Stress is a physical and psychological reaction to a situation that places pressure on an individual

3Any event, experience or environmental stimulus that causes stress in an individual.It can be either physical or psychological.

Stressor 4Classification of StressorCrises or catastrophesMajor life incidentsDaily hassles or Micro stressor

5Stress ResponseThe bodys response to stressor seek to return its equilibrium or the normal level of stress resistance

EustressThe term Eustress coined by endocrinologist Hans SelyeStress that is healthy or gives a feeling of fulfillment or other positive feelings is Eustress e.g.: Winning an Athletic competition

7DistressDistress people are unable to adapt completely to stressor and their resulting stress shows maladaptive behaviours

8Stress BurnoutBurnout is the end result of stress experienced.Symptoms of burnout are exhaustion, irritation, inaction, ineffectiveness, discounting self and others, and problems of health.

Stress Management Techniques Cognitive/Behavioural TechniquesAssertiveness TrainingMeditationProgressive RelaxationAutogenic TrainingPositive ThinkingTime ManagementReading BooksYoga Prayer

ContiDeep Breath Exercise Getting a HobbyListening to Music

Bibliography Dr. Kaila H.L, Dr. Ravishankar S, Dr. Pai Satish, Dr. Dhar Upinder, Stress Management, Himalaya Publishing House: Mumbai, 2002Husain Akbar, Khan Ilyas Mohammed, Recent Trends in Human Stress Management, Global Vision Publishing House: Delhi, 2006Hepworth H Dean, Rooney H Ronald, Larsen Ann Jo, DIRECT SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE, THEORY AND SKILLS, Brooks/Cole Thomson Learning Publishers: Australia, 2006http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relaxation_techniqueThank you..