W3 Chapter 5.5 Treatment of Stress-Related Physical Disorders Flashcards

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Why is prevention important in stress management

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Stress leads to physical illness and the removal of the stressor is not enough to remove the illness

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how can we stay health in the face of stress

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by developing effective emotion regulation skills

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What are the four processes that are helpful in emotional regualtion

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  1. Emotional Disclosure (expressive writing)
  2. Biofeedback (awareness of physical state)
  3. Relaxation and Meditation
  4. Cognitive behaviour therapy
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What two processes make emotional disclosure helpful

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  1. Catharsis
  2. Reframing (opportunity to rethink problems)
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What are the benefits to mediation in stress reduction

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Reduction of blood pressure

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What three physical issues can be treated with CBT

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  1. Headache
  2. pediatric abdominal pain
  3. rheumatoid arthritis
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