Challenge of Change Facing Change & Stress Management

1. Explain the process of change 1. Denial – reject change is happening 2. Resistance – fight the change 3. Acceptance – admit change occurred 4. Transition – figure out how to make it work 5. Commitment – become comfortable with new way of doing things

2. What term is used to describe people who handle change well?  Resilient: to be able to recover/adjust easily to misfortune or change

3. Describe personal qualities of people who handle change well.  Resilient & aware of what is going on in their world  Anticipate change  Plan to take advantage of change  Act to overcome barriers  Look for positive solutions to problems

4. Describe how families can adjust to the following life changes  Moving  Plan for the move  Visit new location  Participate in move  Make effort to get involved  Make friends  Financial problems  Avoid blame  Learn money management  Economize  Get outside help

4. Describe how families can adjust to the following life changes  Unemployment  Work together  Show support  Economize  Look for work  Find support group  Use community resources  Job counseling  Disasters  Protect safety of family members  Plan  Be prepared

Assignment:  Imagine you have graduated from college & are unemployed  What is your degree in?  Using newspapers & the internet, search for jobs within 50 miles of your current home  How many jobs are available for your education level and area of expertise?  What is the average pay?  What are the job qualifications and prerequisites?  How many people are competing for the job?  Write a report explaining your finding and how easy/difficult it would be to find a job under these circumstances.

5. When moving to a new town, why might it be helpful to visit the local chamber of commerce?  To learn about the new location  Find out where points of interest are located

6. What is the name for the legal process that declares a person unable to pay debts?  bankruptcy

7. What kind of problems face the unemployed?  Loss of identity  Loss of self-worth  Depression  Irritability  No income  Health problems

8. What is stress?  Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension

 Complete “Stress Self-Test”

 View “Stress Reduction Strategies that Actually Work”

 What stress reduction strategies do you currently use?  Which strategies observed will you try next time you feel stressed?

9. Name the symptoms of stress.  Pounding heart  Weakness  Dizziness  Lack of sleep  Too much sleep  Neck and back pain  Sweating  Headaches  Finger tapping  Hair pulling  Tooth grinding  Depression

10. Describe the guidelines to handling stress. 1.Exercise regularly 2.Eat for your health 3.Get plenty of sleep 4.Prioritize your activities 5.Talk it out

11. What does setting priorities have to do with managing stress?  Helps to manage time  Important goals get completed  Reduces possibilities of stress

12. How can planning ahead help a person deal with stress  Planning ahead for something unexpected will prepare for possibilities  Ex: an emergency fund

13. How can strong friendships help a person deal with stress?  Sharing problems and feelings can lighten the burden of coping with stress

14. Explain the difference between emotional tears and those produced by stress.  Stress related tears contain more protein, higher level of minerals or hormones in them  Crying releases these chemicals and reduces stress

15. What is the role of “self-talk” in dealing with stress?  Reduces stress  Helps you come to terms with yourself and your abilities  Helps you do your best  Increases confidence

16. Why do some people like stress?  Stress can help you get things done  Some people accomplish more under stress