I Will Use Stress Management Skills
Key Vocab
Stress: the body’s response to the demands of daily living
Stressor: a source or cause of stress
Eustress: a healthful response to a stressor that produces positive results
Distress: a harmful response to a stressor that produces negative results
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS): a series of body changes that result from stress
Alarm Stage: the first stage of GAS, the body gets ready for quick action
Adrenaline: a hormone that helps the body react during times of stress or in an emergency
Resistance Stage: the second stage of GAS, the body attempts to regain internal balance
Exhaustion Stage: the third stage of GAS, wear and tear on the body increases the risk of injury, illness, and premature death
Daily Hassles: the day-to-day stressors of normal living
Immune System: the body system that fights disease
Stress Management Skills: techniques that can be used to cope with the harmful effects produced by stress
Reframing: changing your outlook in order to see a situation in a more positive way
Stressor: a source or cause of stress
Eustress: a healthful response to a stressor that produces positive results
Distress: a harmful response to a stressor that produces negative results
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS): a series of body changes that result from stress
Alarm Stage: the first stage of GAS, the body gets ready for quick action
Adrenaline: a hormone that helps the body react during times of stress or in an emergency
Resistance Stage: the second stage of GAS, the body attempts to regain internal balance
Exhaustion Stage: the third stage of GAS, wear and tear on the body increases the risk of injury, illness, and premature death
Daily Hassles: the day-to-day stressors of normal living
Immune System: the body system that fights disease
Stress Management Skills: techniques that can be used to cope with the harmful effects produced by stress
Reframing: changing your outlook in order to see a situation in a more positive way
Lab
Watch the video above and create your own stress management plan. Define what stress is. What causes stress? What are some of the symptoms? What are some ways that you can relieve stress? Management Tips? Techniques? Once completed, submit to [email protected]