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1、STRESSMANAGEMENTTRiOWorkshopFall2007WhatisStress?Stresscanbedefinedasourmental,physical,emotional,andbehavioralreactionstoanyperceiveddemandsorthreats.The“FightorFlight”ResponseWhensituationsseemthreateningtous,ourbodiesreactquicklytosupplyprotectionbypreparin
2、gtotakeaction.Thisphysiologicalreactionisknownasthe"fightorflight"response.ThephysiologicalresponsetoastressorisknownasreactivityPhysiologicalresponsescanaccumulateandresultinlong-termwearonthebodyWhatMakesSomethingStressful?SituationsthathavestrongdemandsSitu
3、ationsthatareimminentLifetransitionsTiming(e.g.,deviationfromthe“norm”)AmbiguityDesirabilityControllabilityNotAllStressisBad…Distressisacontinuousexperienceoffeelingoverwhelmed,oppressed,andbehindinourresponsibilities.Itistheallencompassingsenseofbeingimposedu
4、ponbydifficultieswithnolightattheendofthetunnel.Examplesofdistressincludefinancialdifficulties,conflictsinrelationships,excessiveobligations,managingachronicillness,orexperiencingatrauma.Eustressistheotherformofstressthatispositiveandbeneficial.Wemayfeelchalle
5、nged,butthesourcesofthestressareopportunitiesthataremeaningfultous.Eustresshelpsprovideuswithenergyandmotivationtomeetourresponsibilitiesandachieveourgoals.Examplesofeustressincludegraduatingfromcollege,gettingmarried,receivingapromotion,orchangingjobs.StressR
6、esponse:ExampleAgoodexampleofastressfulsituationformanypeopleistakingatest.Ifyoufindtestingtobestressful,youmightnoticecertainphysical,behavioral,mental,andemotionalresponses.PhysicalResponse?BehavioralResponse?MentalResponse?EmotionalResponse?VulnerabilitytoS
7、tressSomepeoplearemorevulnerabletostressthanothers.Determineyourlevelofvulnerabilitytostressbycompletingthefollowingworksheet:VulnerabilitytoStressEmailthecompletedworksheet(asanattachment)tojtrump@mansfield.eduWhatisStressfultoYou?WorkRoommateLegalmattersClas
8、sesChildcareMentalhealthStudyingFinancesLawviolationRelationshipwithpartnerAppearanceSpiritual/ReligiousissuesRelationshipwithfamilyPhysicalHealthMajor/CareerdecisionsRelationshipw