What techniques and resources are available to help people stay healthy and cope with stress

Question 1

contrast emotion-focused and problem=focused form of coping with stress

Answer 1

emotion=focused=managing ones emotional reaction to a stressor.
problem-focused dealing directly with a stressor to decrease or eliminate it.
coping with stress:
identifying the stressful problem
generating possible solutions
selecting the appropriate solution
applying the solution to the problem, thus eliminating the stress

Question 2

list coping resources and describe how each improves coping

Answer 2

1. health and exercise-anxiety, depression, tension.
2. positive beliefs- hope and self esteem
3. social skills- communication, decrease hostility.
4. social support- feel important, provide stability.
5. control- cope with change and circumstances.
6. material resources- minor hassles of everyday living
7. relaxation- chronic pain and tension
8. sense of humor- relax and deal with life’s ups and downs

Question 3

explain how exercise and relaxation can reduce stress

Answer 3

helps relieve muscle tension