self care :3 Flashcards
ages from — to — the —- develops and its for:
- 15 to 25
- pre-frontal cortex developing
- executive control . planning , evaluating info from the amygdala
amygdala dominant operates from —-
threat assessment stress hormones
( extra enough perhaps? :
- survival state aka brain stem aka am I safe, emotional state aka limbic system aka am I loved , executive state aka prefrontal lobes aka what can I learn from this )
in sympathetic situation the stress symptoms are:
pupil dilates , fast heart bear , lungs increase oxygen intake , stomach contracts slow
in parasymthatic system the stress symptoms include
- pupil constriction
- heart beat is slower
- lungs reduce o2 intake
- sromach contracts
What are the hormones released in stress
1- dopamine: doing mode, reward
2- adrenaline and cortisol
3- oxytocin: being mode , bonding
The stress comtimuum model contains:
1- ready , green ( optimal functioning , adaptive growth , wellness , everything is going well , under control , motivated fit calm having fun )
2- reacting ,yellow ( mild and transient distress or impairment , always goes away , low risk . the causes: any stressor as: feeling irritable/amnxious/down , low motivation ,hard time sleeping , muscle tension , not having fun , physical; changes )
3- injured , orange ( more sever and preqsistanr distress or impairment , leaves a scar , higher risk . The causes: life threat m loss , moral injury and wear/tear . Features: loss of control, panic, rage , depression , no longer feeling like normal self , excessive guilt and blame )
4- ill , red ( clinical mental disorder , unhealed stress injury causing life impairment types: ptsd/depression/anxiety/substance abuse . Features: symptoms persistent and worsen over tome , severe distress or social or occupational impairment
essential stress first aid skills
1- recognise when a peer has a stress injury
2- act if u see something say something to them or trusted support
3- know at least 2 trusted resources you would offer to a per distress
practice tool kit: body based :
- amygdala hug: nature,care,oxytocin
- activating the vague nerve parasymthatic system
- moving the body : yoga and Qi qong
- breathing techniques
practicle tool kit: mind based
mindfulness , medication , 3 minutes breathing space
Develop healthy digital working practices
Awareness
Schedule regular mindful breaks – step away from the computer and desk regularly: schedule these breaks and prioritise them
Three-minute breathing space – screen break, refreshes mind
Be intentional about what you pay attention to – what’s important now?
Pay attention to one thing at a time – phone, tablet, computer, text
Regular deep breath, grounding, FOFBOC
for bio-psycho-social approach :
- all the things mentioned in self care related to sleep , food , excersise , and nutrition. this approach is related to the physical health genetic vulnerability and drug effect
biological approach
This approach for bio-psycho-social approach is related to the peer rs , family , social media and social outlet , finances and as well as family cirumestance and rs
social approach
This approach is related to copying m social skills , family rs , self esteem and mental health
psychological
true or false:
the core aspect of professionalism is self compassion and compassion for others
true
— is the realisation that other live deeply enriching and complex lives , lives as complex as our own
sonder