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Week 9 Flashcards

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Feeling anxious…

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Is normal
In small doses can be motivating

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Stress can occur from

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Any event that makes one feel threatened (perceived or actually)

Very individual

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Stressor

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Any event that activates the stress response systems

Threatens a persons security

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Physiological stress response

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Brain perceives a threat
HPA axis is stimulated
- energy is mobilized
- energy must leave the body

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Adrenals

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Adrenalin
Cortisol

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Fight or flight describes

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A mechanism in the body that enables mobilization of a lot of energy rapidly to cop with threats

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What happens in the Body during F or F (no need to memorize, just get it)

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Dilated pupils
Increased glucose and fatty acids
Increase HR CO and BP
Increase flow to muscles

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General adaptation syndrome stages

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Alarm reaction stage
Resistance stage
Exhaustion stage

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Alarm reaction stage

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Awareness of stressor
Physiological changes

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Resistance stage

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Body reacts to fight the stressor

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Exhaustion stage

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Body is becoming overwhelmed
Chronic stress

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GAS

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General adaptation syndrome

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Hans Selye came up with the

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General adaptation syndrome

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Stress resistance during the: Alarm reaction stage

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Normal, then when stressor is identified it drops

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Stress resistance during the: resistance stage

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Very high

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Stress resistance during the: exhaustion stages

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Lowest

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Our stress system ________, then ________

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Defends, then fatigues

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Chronic stress

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Prolonged exposure to stress response

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Chronic stress may be seen as;

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Lack of recognition of the stressor
- may now be considered normal

Lack of control over stressors

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Chronic exhaustions stage

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Exhaustion of energy resources
- illness
- insomnia

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Physical indicators of stress (one from each system0

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Headaches, acne, tension in muscles, raised BP, nausea, diarrhea, lower immunity

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2 conceptualizations to stress

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Physiological
- GAS, F or F

Cognitive approaches
- role of perceptual and appraisal in stress response

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Appraisal of stressor

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People appraise stressors differently
- due ot past experiences

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2 categories of factors that affect our response to stress

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Characteristics of the person

Aspects of a stressor

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Factors that affect our response to stress: characteristics of the individual
Age, gender, culture Social supports Perceived control Sense of competence Cognitive appraisal
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Factors that affect our response to stress: aspects of the stressor
Past exposures Intensity, duration Number and nature Expected/unpredictable
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How to cope with stress
Remove the stressor or yourself Reduce or avoid stressful situations Increase resistance to stressors Learn strats to decrease physio/psycho responses to stress
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How to turn off stress hormones
Use problem solving methods to raise sense of control Exercise
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Strategies to lower ones stress response
Breathe Exercise Practice mindfulness Think positive Write in a journal Reframe thoughts
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Cognitive behavioural approaches
Help identify negative thinking processes Reflect on difficult situations
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Cognitive distortions
All or nothing thinking Over generalizing Mind reading Personalization Awfulizing
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Cognitive restructuring
A strategy that involves teaching clients to question the automatic beliefs that often lead to negative emotions and to replace them with more positive thoughts
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Self talk
Reframing negativity Goal is to become aware of negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones.
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Compassion Fatigue causes (4)
Inability to maintain boundaries Neglecting self care Shortage of support Workplace factors
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Compassion fatigue / burnout can take away…. This leads to…
Empathy and caring Leads to nurses withdrawing from patients and family to focus on technical aspects of the job and avoid development of the nurse-patient relationship
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Compassion fatigue definition
A state of exhaustion which limits the ability to engage in caring relationships
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Secondary traumatic stress (vicarious trauma)
May develop from hearing about a traumatic event or caring from someone who has experienced one
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Burnout
An emotional and behavioural impairment that results form exposure to high stress. Combined emotional exhaustion, depersonalizations, and personal accomplishments
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Signs and symptoms categories (4)
Physical Behavioural Psychological/emotional Spiritual
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Physical signs and symptoms of burnout
Exhaustion and fatigue Insomnia Headaches Frequent illness
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Behavioural signs and symptoms of burnout
Avoidance of clients Compromised care Impaired decision making Anger
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Psychological/emotional signs and symptoms of burnout
Sadness Sense of helplessness Poor judgement
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Spiritual signs and symptoms of burnout
Spiritual disconnection Becoming angry at god
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Building resilience
Prioritize self care Practice mindfulness Recognize warning signs Build a support network Set boundaries Find ways to decompress
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Self care definition
The ability of individuals/families etc to: - promote health - prevent disease - maintain health - cope with illness and disability without a healthcare provider
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Self care is about…
Forming healthy habits, not just treating yourself
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Aspects of self care (4)
Physical Psychological Emotional Spiritual
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Self compassion definition
Kindness directed toward the self
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Healthy self care examples
Meditation Yoga Exercise Good nutrition Personal affirmations Spiritual self practices
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Mindfulness definition
Paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, non judgementally Paying attention with openness, curiosity, and flexibility
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Therapeutic benefits of mindfulness based interventions
Reduced symptoms linked to medical conditions like cardiovascular disease and cancer Decreased stress and depression Increased memory and learning capacity Healthier living and eating Increase capacity for deeper empathy and compassion
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Tools for finding spiritual peace
Forgiving yourself and others Being receptive to and trusting in the inner voice Treating others like you would like to be treated Serving and encouraging others Practicing gratefulness

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