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 Objective

At the end of the training program

the participant would be able to
recognize the stress factors and take
effective measures to avoid and
reduce it.

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 Stress is a feeling that's created when we react
to particular events. …..
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• The events that provoke stress are
called stressors
• The human body responds to
stressors by activating the nervous
system and specific hormones.
• This natural reaction is known as the
stress response.
• Working properly, the body's stress
response enhances a person's ability
to perform well under pressure.

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 Causes of Stress
Overload….
• being bullied or exposed to violence or injury
• relationship stress, family conflicts, or the heavy emotions
that can accompany a broken heart or the death of a loved
one
• crammed schedules, not having enough time to rest and
relax, and always being on the go ……..

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 Types of overloaded Stress

Alarm

Resistance

Exhaustion

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 ALARM

headaches, muscle tension,

heartburn, stomach pain or
digestive problems,
anxiety, irritability, and
mood swings.

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 migraines or
chronic
RESISTANCE
headaches,
chest pains,
hostility or
unexplained
anger, and
fatigue.

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 EXHAUSTION

insomnia or excessive sleeping, always feeling tired, lack of

interest in the things you usually enjoy, feelings of
hopelessness and helplessness, and recurring negative
thoughts about your situation. If you’ve reached exhaustion,
your immune system is severely compromised. Additionally,
exhaustion is a risk factor for mental illness such as
depression and anxiety.

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 Too much stress effects….

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 Steps toward stress reduction:

• Accept
• Learn
• Reflect
• Participate

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 Deep Breathing

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 Progressive Relaxation

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 Simple Meditation

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 Take aways…

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