WELCOME FOR THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN STRESS MANAGEMENT *** K.K.S.V.PRASAD, PRINCIPAL, DISTRICT TRAINING INSTITUTE, DHARWAD STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

OBJECTIVES At the end of the session, the participants will be able to - 1) List out some of the CAUSES OF STRESS 2) State at least 3 METHODS OF STRESS MANAGEMENT STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

INTRODUCTION In modern days, every one, irrespective of age, sex, profession etc are facing STRESS at one or the other time Therefore, we have to understand the concept of stress, reasons for it and more important is how to cope with it STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

WE ARE GOING TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING IN THIS SESSION: What does ‘STRESS’ mean What is Stress management SYMPTOMS OF STRESS Traditional & Modern Conceptualization of stress The main causes of stress Methods of Stress Management Summary STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

STRESS MEANS . . . When we think the demands being placed on us exceed our ability to cope, we then perceive stress STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

Stress management is the alteration of stress and especially chronic stress often for the purpose of improving everyday functioning. STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

TYPES OF STRESS DISTRESS which disturbs or troubles us EUSTRESS which helps us STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

SYMPTOMS OF STRESS Stress produces numerous symptoms which vary according to persons, situations, and severity. These can include physical health decline as well as depression. STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

The Main Causes of Stress Stress was traditionally conceptualized to be a result of external insults beyond the control of those experiencing the stress STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

PERCEPTIONS, CAPACITIES, and UNDERSTANDING More recently it has been argued that external circumstances do not have any intrinsic capacity to produce stress, but instead their effect is mediated by the individual's - PERCEPTIONS, CAPACITIES, and UNDERSTANDING STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

The Main Causes of Stress 1. PERCEPTIONS Expectations that are unrealistic Moving to a new environment Change in routine Feeling isolated STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

The Main Causes of Stress . . . 2. CAPACITIES Budget constraints Looking for work if you are unemployed Not enough time Academic pressures 3. UNDERSTANDING Parents and/or children Your job STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

Stress Management 1. PROPER CHANGE IN PERCEPTION IMPROVING OUR CAPACITIES - MIND & BODY 3. PROPER UNDERSTANDING OF OURSELVES AND OTHERS STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

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Yoga STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

Aromatherapy STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

Listen to your favorite music OTHER TIPS Get a good night's rest Take a nap Eat healthily Listen to your favorite music Exercise, participate in a sport or engage in fun activity STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

OTHER TIPS Plan out your time and prioritize Talk to a friend about your problems, don't hold it in Get a massage Take a warm bath Read a book or watch T V (Ex. Music Program) STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

SUMMARY Main problems: Individual's wrong perceptions low capacities and misunderstanding (INTERNAL, NOT EXTERNAL FACTORS) STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

SOLUTIONS Therefore real solution lies in CAPACITY BUILDING, UNDERSTANDING & CHANGING OUR OWN PERCEPTIONS, rather than blaming others or situations If we are strong enough, we can cope with the situation and there will be no (di)stress or at least it will not affect us adversely & in fact it (eustress) helps self development STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD

THANK YOU STRESS MANAGEMENT K. K. S. V. PRASAD