Stress, Burnout, Secondary Trauma Flashcards

1
Q

Unspecified demand made on the body

Circumstance which a person finds difficulty in coping

A

Stress

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2
Q

Failure of coping mechanisms

Can’t get away

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No flight

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3
Q

Failure of coping mechanisms

Can’t get control of situation

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No fight

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4
Q

Failure of coping mechanisms

Does not make sense; no meaning

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Sense of Loss

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5
Q

6 effects of stress

A
Mental distress
Physical complaints
Change in behavior
Relationship difficulties
Decreased performance
Spiritual strain
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6
Q

Brain’s response to stress

Exchange of information, hormone signaling, and nerve impulse travelling signal body for _____________

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Fight or flight

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7
Q

(Physiology) Stress Response: Hormone release
Adrenal glands react by secreting ______________
Makes heart pump faster and lungs work harder to flood body with oxygen

A

Epinephrine

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8
Q

Too much epinephrine and norepinephrine causes

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Damaged arteries
Weakened immune system
Loss of bone mass
Suppression of reproductive system
Memory problem
Trauma
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9
Q

Response to response

A
Comfortable setting
Build up trust
Active listening
Probe for information
Provide comfort and support
Encourage self sufficiency
Assess the problem
Develop a plan of action
Follow-up
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10
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Core values for helping

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Acceptance
Non-judgmental approach
Confidentiality
Acceptance of expression of feelings
Acceptance of self determination and child participation
Valuing of individual differences
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11
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Horowitz ideal course of recovery

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Perceive the event correctly
Translate perceptions into clear meaning
Relate meaning to current belief, attitude
Revise memories, attitudes or belief system to fit new developmental line
Decide on appropriate action

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12
Q

Interventions

Self awareness

A

Psychological intervention

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13
Q

Interventions
Breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Medidation

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Relaxation exercises

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14
Q

Traditional treatments
Religious or spiritual
Behavioral therapy

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Remedial Action

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15
Q

State of acute or extreme stress

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Distress

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16
Q

Leads to burnout

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Secondary trauma

17
Q

From exposure to reality that is beyond ordinary comprehension and seem unbelievable

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Secondary trauma

18
Q

From energy sapping stories

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Secondary traumatic sress

19
Q

State of physical, emotional, mental exhaustion caused by long term involvement in emotionally demanding situation

A

Burnout

20
Q

Analogy

Physical:Tiredness::Emotional:__________

A

Depression

21
Q

Analogy

Physical:Tiredness::Mental:_________________

A

Disillusionment

22
Q

Stages of burnout

A
Honeymoon
Disillusionment
Brown-out
Frustration
Despair
23
Q

Aware but not taking action

A

Honeymoon

24
Q

Despite efforts, one is unable to cope or control things around

A

Disillusionment

25
Q

On and off, appear to function well but in escapist behavior, less productive

A

Brown-out

26
Q

Cynicism and detachment

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Frustration

27
Q

Clinical depression, pessimism and hopelessness

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Despair

28
Q

An event or series of events that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life threatening

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Trauma

29
Q

Has lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional or spiritual well-being

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Trauma

30
Q

Results from listening to your patients’ sapping stories

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Secondary trauma

31
Q

Bouncing back

Ability to cope with stress and anxiety

A

Resiliency

32
Q

Characteristics of being a resilient

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Safe
Capable
Lovable

33
Q

Inflated sense of importance related to work

Work is the center of identity

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Grandiosity

34
Q

Process of change that happens because you care about people who have been hurt and you fell committed or responsible to help them

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Vicarious trauma

35
Q

Profound emotional and physical erosion that takes place when helpers are unable to refuel and regenerate

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Compassion fatigue