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Stress – Defined as a physiological and
psychological state of arousal caused by the perceived
presence of a challenging or threatening event.
STRESSORS – factors or events, real or imagined
that elicit a state of stress.
Five sources of STRESS:
SOCIAL –noise, crowding, etc.
PSYCHOLOGICAL –anxiety, worry, sadness, etc.
PSYCHOSOCIAL –loss of job, death of a family member,
or friend, etc.
PHYSIOLOGICAL – injury, illness, etc.
COGNITION -negative thinking (e.g., Everything
stinks! I’m too fat!)
KEYS TO SELF-CARE:
Holistic Model
MIND- BODY- SPIRIT
QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS – nurturing, accepting, etc.
SOCIAL SUPPORT - bonds with supportive friends, family,
etc.
EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION – good communication about your
feelings
SOLITUDE- quiet time for self-reflection (e.g.
meditation, prayer, etc.)
Suggested Mind/Body Interventions for Stress:
PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION
MEDITATION AND PRAYER
GUIDED IMAGERY
TOUCH AND MASSAGE
MUSIC AND AROMA
EXERCISE
HUMOR
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