WEEK 10 STRESS AND COPING Flashcards
ACTH ( adrenocorticotropic hormone) stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete
cortisol
when an individual is disrupted by stress, the body works to maintain equilibrium by initiating the
GAS, general adaptive syndrome
3 stages of GAS (general adaptive syndrome)
alarm, resistance, exhaustion
transactional theory of stress and coping
describes stress as a dynamic process and a transaction between a person and their environment.
primary appraisal
an individual evaluates a stressor to determine whether it is a threat
episodic acute stress
characterized by frequent bouts of acute stress, usually assoc. w/ taking on too much responsibility
threatening situation triggered by a precipitating event whereby an individual experiences a strong behavioral, emotional, or psychiatric response
crisis
stage 1 of crisis intervention
Conduct a thorough biopsychosocial crisis assessment. Assess for suicidal and homicidal risk, drug and alcohol abuse, need for medical attention, and ineffective coping strategies. Assess resilience, protective factors, and support systems.
stage 2 of crisis intervention
Establish rapport and a therapeutic environment by conveying respect and acceptance. Display neutrality and a nonjudgmental attitude.
stage 3 of crisis intervention
Assess the dimensions of the problem or crisis. Identify client issues and challenges, including what precipitated the crisis, to glean insight into the presenting problem.
stage 4 of crisis intervention
Encourage the client to explore and express feelings and emotions. Use active listening, reflection, and paraphrasing, and respond with encouraging statements.
stage 5 of crisis intervention
Explore past positive coping strategies and alternatives. View the client as resourceful and resilient, and as possessing an array of potential resources and alternatives.
stage 6 of crisis intervention
Implement the action plan. Identify supportive individuals and contact referral sources.
stage 7 of crisis intervention
Establish a follow-up plan after the initial intervention to determine the client’s status and ensure that the crisis has been resolved.
common ego defense mechanisms
denial, rationalization, projection, repression, regression, compartmentalization
crisis severity scale
1 to 4, 4 being most severe
what stress does to the body (short term)
anxiety, heart beats faster and harder, muscles become tense, problems w/ sex, skin becomes sensitive, can become oily, upset stomach, faster breathing
what stress does to the body (long term)
tension headache/migraine, mental health problems, serious heart problems, hair loss, acne, fertility problems, increased risk of type 2 diabetes, trouble breathing, panic attacks
GAS alarm stage
fight or flight, prepares body for action (sympathetic nervous system)
resistance stage of GAS
body compensates for changes caused by alarm stage
GAS exhaustion stage
allostatic load, causing long term physiological problems. chronic medical issues
secondary traumatic stress
a trauma one experiences from witnessing other peoples suffering. component of compassion fatigue which is common in healthcare workers