STRESS Cymry DeBoucher 2006
Dec 24, 2015
STRESS
Cymry DeBoucher
2006
Environment Schedules Demands Traffic Money Relationships Employment Threats and Dangers
Habits of MindPerfectionism Negative self and
world view
Paralyzed procrastinators
Self-threatening
Pursuit of Excellence Positive self and world view
Action plans
Able to take risks
Types of Stress
Excitement
Threat – Danger, Disappointment & Discouragement
Simulated with Stimulants
Same Chemical Reaction
Excess hormones
- cortisal and adrenaline
Excess neurotransmitter
- norepinephrine
Prime Objectives of All Organisms
To Survive
To Thrive
Brain Reactions:
Threat SafetyChemicals for alertness
and quick action
Adrenaline Cortisal Norepinephrine
Chemicals for
learning, thinking,
long-range planning
Seritonine Dopamine
Severe Results ofProlonged Stress or Threat
Impact on the BodyAllergiesMigraines
Stomach DisordersDecreased Immunity
Sleep ProblemsWeight Gain or Loss
TumorsSkin Problems
Severe Results ofProlonged Stress or Threat
Impact on the brain
Test anxiety
Tumors
Memory problems
Learning and thinking problems
Severe Results ofProlonged Stress or Threat
Impact on the Brain
Hyppocampus and Amygdalla Shrink
Regulate seritonine and dopamine May lead to depression and suicide
TestsTest Anxiety Body reacts to threat
Managing Test Anxiety Daily stress management Sleep and exercise Daily preparation and study using cortex strategies Short pre-test stress management routine
Baselines
Parents
Taught you to brush your teeth everyday?
Taught you to manage your stress everyday?
Stress Management
Step 1
Identify specific people, events,
or circumstances that you associate with feeling anxious or pressured.
Stress Management
Step 2
Accept that stress comes from inside
and is only triggered from outside.
Stress ManagementStep 3
Take action Diminish or eliminate Change perspective Engage in activities that reduce
the physical impact of stress
Managing Environment Avoid stressful people/situations Organization (time management) Saying no to self/others Setting realistic priorities Adding calming elements to your
physical environment Choosing your battles wisely
Managing Emotional Stress
Having a sense of purpose Talking to a friend Counseling Self-understanding Dealing with perfectionism Keeping a journal Helping someone else Prayer
Managing Physical Stress
Yoga Meditation Deep breathing Contour drawing Relaxation tapes Massage/touch Instrumental music Rhythmic physical activities Athletics
4 Key Elements That Help to Nurture a Peaceful Healthy
Brain
Rhythmic – Alpha Waves
Requires concentration away from the left brain – Relaxed left brain
4 Key Elements That Help to Nurture a Peaceful Healthy
Brain
Cleansing breaths:
Clean blood in the brain
Physical movement:
Relaxed body
Schools
Agents of Social Change
What Would Happen If……..
A community scheduled time each day
for all members to learn and practice
stress management?
What if the community was a school?