1. Seminar Unit 7 Managing Stress

2. Discussion points… How would you rate your current level of stress? What adverse effects have you experienced because of stress? What coping strategies do you find helpful?

3. Consider this… “Stress is what you feel when you have to handle more than you are used to. When you are stressed, your body responds as though you are in danger. It makes hormones that speed up your heart, make you breathe faster, and give you a burst of energy. This is called the fight- or-flight stress response.” - http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress- management/stress-management-topicoverview

4. How does the body respond to stress? Muscles tense, ready for action Liver dumps increased sugar and fats into your blood stream for fuel Increased sweat Your heart beat speeds up; your blood pressure increases Increased blood flow to your brain, muscles, and heart Decreased blood flow to your digestive tract, kidneys and liver

5. First Question … How would you rate your current level of stress?

6. Next Question… What adverse effects have you experienced because of stress?

7. Final Question… What coping strategies do you find helpful in managing your stress?

8. Case Study You! List what stresses you. List what coping mechanisms you currently use to manage your stress. Ask yourself how these strategies are working for you. Name two new coping strategies you can try as new ways to help manage your stress.