The document discusses stress reduction techniques presented by Mary Ellen Adams. It defines stress as the body's physical response to threatening or unsettling events that disrupt normal life. Stress triggers the fight-or-flight response and causes hormones like adrenaline and cortisol to surge. Common stressors are listed as time management, conflicts, money problems, sudden changes, and responsibilities. The effects of stress on the body are described. Various stress reduction methods are then presented, including breathing exercises, mindfulness meditation, qigong, yoga, and other relaxation techniques. The document encourages choosing what stress relief methods work best for each individual.

1. STRESS REDUCTION
Workshop presented by
Mary Ellen Adams
12/15/15

3. Definition
• A normal physical response to events that make you feel
threatened or upset your balance in some way
• Stress is your body’s response to anything that disrupts
your normal life
• Stress is simply a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our
physical or mental equilibrium. In other words, it's an
omnipresent part of life.
• A stressful event can trigger the “fight-or-flight” response,
causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge
through the body
• Stress is the body's reaction to a change that requires a
physical, mental or emotional adjustment or response.

4. WHAT STRESSES YOU OUT??
• Time management
• Conflict with others
• Money Problems
• Sudden/unexpected changes
• Too many responsibilities
• Family/Partner issues
• What are your stressors?

5. EFFECTS OF STRESS

7. Stress can vary in intensity and be
positive or negative

8. We need some stress to perform, but
not too much!

9. THE STRESS RESPONSE

10. Fight or Flight Response
• The fight-or-flight response (also called the
fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response [in
PTSD], hyperarousal, or the acute stress
response) is a physiological reaction that
occurs in response to a perceived harmful
event, attack, or threat to survival. It was first
described by Walter Bradford Cannon.

11. EFFECTS OF STRESS ON THE BODY

12. STRESS DOES NOT HAVE TO CONTROL
US!

13. Practice

14. REDUCE STRESS WITH
BREATHING

16. REMEMBER TO BREATHE

17. Mindfulness as Stress Relief

18. Beginner Meditation Practice

19. BEING MINDFUL REDUCES STRESS

21. Qigong Exercise

22. Tense and Release…..

23. Yoga for Stress Reduction

24. Simple Yoga

25. More Simple Yoga

26. Other Stress Reduction Techniques

27. Remember……

28. Choose What Works for you