1. WELCOME FOR THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN
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K.K.S.V.PRASAD, PRINCIPAL, DISTRICT TRAINING INSTITUTE, DHARWAD
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2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. STRESS MEANS . . . When we think the demands being placed on us
exceed our ability to cope,
we then perceive stress
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6. Stress management is the alteration of stress and especially chronic stress often for the purpose of improving everyday functioning.
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7. TYPES OF STRESS DISTRESS which disturbs or troubles us EUSTRESS
which helps us
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8. 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.
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9. The Main Causes of Stress
Stress was traditionally conceptualized to be a result of external insults beyond the control of those experiencing the stress
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10. 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
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11. The Main Causes of Stress
1. PERCEPTIONS
Expectations that are unrealistic
Moving to a new environment
Change in routine
Feeling isolated
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12. 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
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13. Stress Management 1. PROPER CHANGE IN PERCEPTION
IMPROVING OUR CAPACITIES -
MIND & BODY
3. PROPER UNDERSTANDING OF OURSELVES AND OTHERS
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14. Stress Management Balls
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15. Yoga
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16. Aromatherapy
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17. 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
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18. 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)
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19. SUMMARY Main problems: Individual's wrong perceptions low capacities and misunderstanding (INTERNAL, NOT EXTERNAL FACTORS)
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20. 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
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21. THANK YOU
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