What is stress?

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What is stress?

Managing Stress
Tools to Help PAs Maintain Control
Sylvia Wu
Manager Education
UBC Department of Pediatrics
October 17, 2012
I do not have an affiliation
(financial or otherwise) with
a pharmaceutical, medical
device or communications
organization.
Je n’ai aucune affiliation
(financière ou autre) avec une
entreprise pharmaceutique, un
fabricant d’appareils médicaux
ou un cabinet de communication.
Sylvia Wu
Manager Education
UBC Department of Pediatrics
October 17, 2012
Discuss Stress Management
Worksheet
The International Conference on Residency Education
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La conférence internationale sur la formation des résidents
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What to expect today
•  Common stressful activities in program support
•  What is stress? Body’s stress response
•  Recognizing Signs of Stress, Impact & Effects
•  Causes of stress: External vs Internal
•  Tools to help when stress is unmanageable
•  Demonstration of breathing and cubical stretches
•  Questions / Comments period
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Life is a series of stressors
•  It’s the same for us
all.
•  We must work to
preserve health and
happiness
•  And help others do
the same
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Stressful Activities
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Hassles
Deadlines
Demands
Frustrations
Conflicts
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Definition of Stress
•  What you feel when you have to handle more than
you are used to or more than you want to
•  Stress is when you perceive you cannot manage or
cope in a situation
•  Stress is change
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Can Stress Be Positive?
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Help us perform under pressure
Motivates us
Helps us stay focused
Keep us energetic and alert
In emergencies, may save our lives
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Negative Effects of Stress
Can cause major damage to:
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Your
Your
Your
Your
Your
health
mood
productivity
relationships
quality of life
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Body’s Response to Stress
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Symptoms of Stress
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STRESS!!
•  Stress is a physical,
mental, and
emotional response
to life's changes and
demands.
www.healthlinkbc.ca
Types stress experiences
Environmental: stress from outside our control
System: stress we experience due to
relationships
Individual : stress we experience as a result of
our feelings and thoughts,
What does stress do to us?
Increased heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Increased agitation – anxiety & worry
Reduced ability to interact, think
logically and soundly.
•  Long term stress – heart disease, stroke,
compromised immune system, weightgain, indigestion, chronic illness
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From Surprise to Demise: three illustrations of stress
Coping with Stress
•  Understand that life is a series of
stressors
•  Each of us needs to protect our health
and cope effectively with stress
ARREST the Stress!
Try some new Tactics
Practice Wellness
ARREST
Anticipate & plan for the stress – what’s
coming your way next week?
ARREST
Restrict the influence of the situation.
§ Are you going to let these feelings of stress
impact or hurt others?
ARREST
Respond calmly
STOP
Notice the stress
ANGER? TENSION
STOP
Coach yourself
“I feel angry, upset, tense and I choose to STOP these
feelings. I am calm and capable. I can manage this
situation.”
ARREST
Establish control over your body
Use breathing & relaxation techniques we practice today
ARREST
Slow down, acknowledge the situation and
find confidence
§ This is not the time to rush
§ Focus on YOU
ARREST
Think optimistically-manage your mind
You don’t want to be here
but you are and you CAN cope
You can’t change others
but you CAN take care of yourself
You are not a victim
Build your
Stress-busting Skills
TACTICS
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Anticipatory Planning
Time Management
Reduce Anxiety
Think positively
Anticipatory Planning
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Goals & priorities
Maintenance
Large tasks
Breaks
Time Management
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Self-monitoring
Scheduling
Breaks & rewards
Reviews
Maintenance
Reduce Anxiety
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Self-assertion
Sleep
Exercise
Relaxation
Quiet time
Friends
Consultation
Positive Thinking
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Facing anxiety
Success reviews
Thought control
Positive imagery
Self-acceptance
Thank you for taking the time
to help yourself
and to help others
manage and cope with stress
Breathing & Cubicle Stretches
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REFERENCES – 1 of 2
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“Definition of Stress”, http://www.timethoughts.com/stress/definition-of-stress.htm (collected
1/10/12)
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Smith, M. and Segal, R. and Segal, J. “Understanding Stress”, http://www.helpguide.org/mental/
stress_signs.htm (collected 1/10/12)
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“Stress: Know the Signs”, Mental Health America, http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/
mental-health-month/stress-know-the-signs (collected 20/9/12
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“Managing Job Stress”, Health Link BC, http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/content/special/
ta5662spec.html (collected 20/9/12)
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“Stress Management”, Health Link BC, http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/content/special/rlxsk.html
(collected 25/9/12)
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“Stress Management – Manage Your Time”, http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/content/actionset/
av2103.html (collected 25/9/12)
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“Stress Management – Reducing Stress by Being Assertive”, http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/
content/actionset/av2095.html (collected 25/9/12)
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James-Enger, Kelly, “Stress Busting: The Four Biggest Causes of Stress in Women”, Oxygen
Women’s Fitness, Vol. 9 Issue 10 (#86), October 2006, p. 96
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REFERENCES – 2 of 2
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UBC Land & Building Services: Cubicle Calisthenics and Workspace Yoga, 2005
Willieme, Anna, “Knock the Stress Out of Your Life”, Alive Natural Health & Wellness, Issue 344, June 2011, p.
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Graham, Tyler and Ramsey, Drew MD, “The Happiness Diet”, Prevention, January 2012, p. 53
Pagan, Camille, “What Kind of Angry Are You?”, Prevention, May 2012, P. 75
Caploe, Roberta, “Dr. Oz’s Secrets to Great Health”, Prevention, October 2012, p. 73
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Questions?
Comments?
Email Sylvia Wu at [email protected]
or call 604-875-2328
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What is stress?

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