Stressor
Anything that causes stress.
Perception
The act of becoming aware through the senses.
Psychosomatic response
A physical reaction that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness.
Chronic stress
Stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person’s control.
Relaxation response
A state of calm.
Stages of grief
A variety of reactions that may surface as an individual makes sense of how a loss affects him or her.
Closure
Acceptance of a loss.
Coping
Dealing successfully with difficult changes in your life.
Mourning
The act of showing sorrow or grief.
Traumatic event
Any event that has a stressful impact sufficiently to overwhelm your normal coping strategies.