1. STRESS Introduction to Stress

2. What is Stress? It’s TENSION…. The kind one feels when faced with a new, unpleasant, or threatening situation.

3. STRESS can be…… Pressure  It’s PRESSURE from outside that can make you feel tense inside OVERLOAD

4. Thanksgiving Dinner Plate Analogy

5. Rubber Band Analogy

6. Two Types of Stress Eustress- good stress  Describes changes or challenges which benefit an individuals growth and development, increases self-esteem and self confidence Distress - bad stress  Persistent feeling of loss of control, being overwhelmed, threatened, or isolated. Stress is toxic and can lead to numerous physical and emotional illnesses – stress- linked diseases/addictions.

7. Mental/Physical Breakdown

8. Top Stressors in Life  Changes in our life ( especially when there are too many or too drastic)  Personal loss ( death)  Problems with relationships  Financial problems  Problems at work/school  Problems in time management  Illness/Injury

9. Many times a person in unaware that they are under stress.

10. Parenthood!