This document discusses stress, including its causes and effects, and provides techniques for managing stress. It defines stress as the body's response to life's changes and notes that while circumstances cannot always be controlled, one's response can be. Several behavioral, psychological, physical, cognitive, and social effects of stress are outlined. The document then presents a variety of stress management techniques including mindfulness, exercise, meditation, relaxation, and social support. It emphasizes finding personalized techniques and reflecting on the importance of managing stress daily.

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2.  To know / review basic information about
stress
 To perform some stress management
techniques
 To reflect on the significance of handling or
managing stress on a daily basis

3.  From minor challenges to major crises (danger
or opportunity)
 Body’s response to life’s changes
(eustress/distress)
 Can’t always control circumstances but can
control how one respond
 Once overwhelming, it can take a toll in one’s
well-being

4.  Since it’s inevitable then goal should not be
to eliminate ALL stress but only unnecessary
stress
 Eustress
 Distress

5. Mindfulness
Exercise

6. It is not stress
that kills us, it is
our reaction to it.

7.  BEHAVIORAL – decreased efficiency, eating
patterns, sleep patterns, irritability, crying,
alcohol intake, smoking
 PSYCHOLOGICAL/EMOTIONAL – denial,
moodiness, helpless/hopeless feeling,
sadness, worrying
 PHYSICAL – nausea, diarrhea, hair loss,
allergies, lower sex drive, tremors, back pain

8.  COGNITIVE – forgetfulness, confusion, limited
attention span, difficulty concentrating
 SOCIAL – withdrawal, isolation, blaming,
criticizing, impatient, disrespectful to others

9. It’s not the load
that breaks us
down, it’s the way
we carry it.

10.  No one-size-fits-all option
 Works for one person but not to the other
 Works at home but not at work or in the
community

11.  Guided Imagery
 Meditation
 Progressive Muscle Relaxation
 Breathing
 Take a Walk

12.  Hug from a Loved One (oxytocin)
 Aromatherapy
 Artwork
 Balanced Diet ( eggs, avocado, walnuts)
 Leisure Activities

13.  Positive Self-Talk
 Yoga (physical movement, meditation, light exercise, breathing)
 Gratitude Exercise
 Social Support
 Cut out things that add to Stress

14.  Making connections
 It’s Ok to talk about feelings
 It’s Ok to ask for help
 Accept Change
 Stare with yourself and accept the YOU
 Laugh
 Self-Discovery
 FIDES.SPES.CARITAS.

15. Loving Kindness
Meditation

16.  To know / review basic information about
stress
 To perform some stress management
techniques
 To reflect on the significance of handling or
managing stress on a daily basis

17.  PGCA
 PAP Katatagan
 PFA Modules
 Mental Health Lecture Notes from speakers

18. The greatest
weapon against
stress is our ability
to choose one
thought over
another.