Stress Management
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Stress
• The trigger that can cause increased arousal or anxiety Linked to negative feelings A psychological state produced by percieved physiological and psychological forces acting our sense of well-being
Causes of stress 5
• Competition • Conflict • Frustration • Climate • Challenging Situations
Physical responses to stress 6
• Release of hormones (adrenaline) • Fight/flight • i^ HR & blood pressure • Extra energy • Stress hormones released for long periods of time can cause health problems (heart attack/stroke/CHD) • Can affect performance
Stressors
Environmental changes that can induce a stress response
Stress Response
Physiological changes that occur as a result of stress
Stress experience
The way we percieve the situation
Cognitive Stress Management Techniques Potatos Never Reach Me In Gay Months
• Positive thinking/self-talk • Negative thought stopping • Rational thinking • Mental rehearsal • Imagery (internal/external) • Goal setting • Mindfulness
Somatic Stress Management Techniques (4)
• Breathing Control • Centring Technique • Progressive Muscular Relaxation • Biofeedback