Transcript Stressing the Positive: Managing Stress Effectively

Effectively Managing
Stress:
In and Out of the
Classroom
MCPS
Employee Assistance Program
MCPS
Employee Assistance Program
Assessment, short-term counseling and referral
Problem types
Cost
Eligibility
Referrals
Confidentiality
Other services: workshops, crisis response,
access point to mediation
Times/location
Objectives
To identify stressors both “in and out” of
the classroom
To understand the physiological impact of
stress
To learn and practice stress management
techniques to cope more effectively with
stress
FIGHT
Or
FLIGHT
Physiological Response to
Stress
Stress hormones released
Increased heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Increased rate of breathing
Blood rushes to vital organs
Digestive system shuts down
Muscles tense
POP QUIZ
How Long Does it Take to
Reverse the Stress Response?
1. 30 seconds
2. 30 minutes
3. 3 hours
4. 3 days
5. 3 months
What causes YOU stress?
How Does Stress Affect
You?
Stress Signals
Physical Symptoms
Tight neck and
shoulders
Pounding heart
Chest pain
Headaches
High blood pressure
Diarrhea
Constipation
Fatigue
Emotions
Depression
Anger
Irritability
Low self
esteem
Apathy
impatience
Behavior
Negativity
Increase in smoking
Increase in drinking
Reckless driving
Forgetfulness
Drug use
Overeating
Undereating
Stress Bingo!
What do YOU do to Release
Stress?
Stressbuster
Accept what you cannot change
Change what you can
Relaxation Techniques
Deep Breathing
Progressive Muscle
Relaxation
Guided imagery
Biodot Color Key
More Relaxed
Less Relaxed
What
Can
You
Do . . .
In the Moment?
AAAbc’s Technique
Alter the stressor:
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direct communication
problem solving
time management
Avoid the stressor:
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remove yourself from the situation
Accept the stressor by:
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building your resilience
changing your perception
Thanks for coming!
For more information about the EAP,
contact us at
240-314-1040
or visit our website at:
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/eap