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Relaxation Techniques for the STRESSED ! Amber J. Simons WorkLife Wellness Specialist WorkLife Programs WorkLife Wellness Employee Assistance www.purdue.edu/worklife 49-66334 or 49-47707 (EAP)
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What is stress? Is a physical, emotional, and psychological response of a person or family to an event, condition, or demand Refers to the residue of tension generated by a situation that remains unchanged Good (Eustress) VS Bad (Distress) Stress Pile-Up Adaptation
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Our bodies reaction to stress
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What’s Causing All That Stress? Financial Stressors Daily Hassles Environmental Stressors Family-Related Stressors Health-Related Stressor Work-Related Stressors
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What Are Your Warning Signals? Physical Symptoms Emotional Symptoms Behavioral Symptoms Heart Rate Test
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Dealing With Stress Coping Techniques –Exercise –Know when to say no –Laugh –Set realistic goals –Get enough sleep –Eat nutritiously –Manage time
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Dealing With Stress Relaxation Techniques –The Hand Clench –Body Awareness –Deep Breathing –Progressive Muscle Relaxation –Guided Imagery
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Evaluation Please take a few moments to fill out the program evaluation. Please use pencil and turn it in before you leave. Please make suggestions of programming you would enjoy attending.
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