Stress, Burnout, Secondary Trauma Flashcards
Unspecified demand made on the body
Circumstance which a person finds difficulty in coping
Stress
Failure of coping mechanisms
Can’t get away
No flight
Failure of coping mechanisms
Can’t get control of situation
No fight
Failure of coping mechanisms
Does not make sense; no meaning
Sense of Loss
6 effects of stress
Mental distress Physical complaints Change in behavior Relationship difficulties Decreased performance Spiritual strain
Brain’s response to stress
Exchange of information, hormone signaling, and nerve impulse travelling signal body for _____________
Fight or flight
(Physiology) Stress Response: Hormone release
Adrenal glands react by secreting ______________
Makes heart pump faster and lungs work harder to flood body with oxygen
Epinephrine
Too much epinephrine and norepinephrine causes
Damaged arteries Weakened immune system Loss of bone mass Suppression of reproductive system Memory problem Trauma
Response to response
Comfortable setting Build up trust Active listening Probe for information Provide comfort and support Encourage self sufficiency Assess the problem Develop a plan of action Follow-up
Core values for helping
Acceptance Non-judgmental approach Confidentiality Acceptance of expression of feelings Acceptance of self determination and child participation Valuing of individual differences
Horowitz ideal course of recovery
Perceive the event correctly
Translate perceptions into clear meaning
Relate meaning to current belief, attitude
Revise memories, attitudes or belief system to fit new developmental line
Decide on appropriate action
Interventions
Self awareness
Psychological intervention
Interventions
Breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Medidation
Relaxation exercises
Traditional treatments
Religious or spiritual
Behavioral therapy
Remedial Action
State of acute or extreme stress
Distress
Leads to burnout
Secondary trauma
From exposure to reality that is beyond ordinary comprehension and seem unbelievable
Secondary trauma
From energy sapping stories
Secondary traumatic sress
State of physical, emotional, mental exhaustion caused by long term involvement in emotionally demanding situation
Burnout
Analogy
Physical:Tiredness::Emotional:__________
Depression
Analogy
Physical:Tiredness::Mental:_________________
Disillusionment
Stages of burnout
Honeymoon Disillusionment Brown-out Frustration Despair
Aware but not taking action
Honeymoon
Despite efforts, one is unable to cope or control things around
Disillusionment
On and off, appear to function well but in escapist behavior, less productive
Brown-out
Cynicism and detachment
Frustration
Clinical depression, pessimism and hopelessness
Despair
An event or series of events that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life threatening
Trauma
Has lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional or spiritual well-being
Trauma
Results from listening to your patients’ sapping stories
Secondary trauma
Bouncing back
Ability to cope with stress and anxiety
Resiliency
Characteristics of being a resilient
Safe
Capable
Lovable
Inflated sense of importance related to work
Work is the center of identity
Grandiosity
Process of change that happens because you care about people who have been hurt and you fell committed or responsible to help them
Vicarious trauma
Profound emotional and physical erosion that takes place when helpers are unable to refuel and regenerate
Compassion fatigue
