Stress Management HPE Wellness Stress Management HPE Wellness

2Fundamental Concepts 2e General Adaptation Syndrome Hans Selye

3Fundamental Concepts 2e The Effects of Stress on the Body Psychoneuroimmunology

4Fundamental Concepts 2e How Stress Promotes Illness  Direct effect –Raises blood pressure –Impairs immune system  Indirect effect –Less positive behaviors (exercise, healthy diet, lack of sleep) –More negative behaviors (drinking, smoking, unhealthy diet)

5Fundamental Concepts 2e The Stress Target Zone EUSTRESS (The optimal amount of stress) BURN OUT (Distress) RUST OUT (Boredom)

6Fundamental Concepts 2e Contemporary Views of the Nature of Stress Stressor Stress Appraisal Outcome Coping The Process of Stress

7Fundamental Concepts 2e Hardiness  Commitment  Control  Challenge Individuals high in “Hardiness” have fewer stress related problems due to the way they perceive stress and the coping mechanisms they use (“approach” coping instead of “avoidance” coping)

8Fundamental Concepts 2e You may not be able to smooth out the surf, but you can learn to ride the waves! Summary of Stress