MODULE 5- Coping with Stress Flashcards
1
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two faces of stress
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-eustress and distress
2
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good/positive stress that transformed them into motivation
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eustress
3
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stress becomes too threatening
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distress
4
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state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances
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stress
5
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may help in determining which stressors individuals are likely to encounter
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sociocultural factors
6
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stressful events that happened to you
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environemental factors
7
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coping strategies according too American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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- exercise and eat regularly
- avoid excess caffeine intake
- avoid illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco
- learn relaxation exercise
5develop assertiveness training skills - rehearse and practice situations that cause stress
- learn practical coping skills
- decrease negative self-talk
- learn to feel good about doing a competent rather than demanding perfection from yourself and other
10.take a break from stressful situations - build a network of friends who help you cope in a positive way
