Dr. Hans Selye studied stress and developed the general adaptation syndrome model to explain the body's response to stressful situations. The model outlines three phases - alarm, resistance, and exhaustion - that the body progresses through when dealing with stress. More recently, Richard Lazarus viewed stress as a two-way process involving how one perceives or appraises a stressful situation and their ability to cope with it.
Dr. Hans Selye studied stress and developed the general adaptation syndrome model to explain the body's response to stressful situations. The model outlines three phases - alarm, resistance, and exhaustion - that the body progresses through when dealing with stress. More recently, Richard Lazarus viewed stress as a two-way process involving how one perceives or appraises a stressful situation and their ability to cope with it.
Dr. Hans Selye studied stress and developed the general adaptation syndrome model to explain the body's response to stressful situations. The model outlines three phases - alarm, resistance, and exhaustion - that the body progresses through when dealing with stress. More recently, Richard Lazarus viewed stress as a two-way process involving how one perceives or appraises a stressful situation and their ability to cope with it.
Dr. Hans Selye studied stress and developed the general adaptation syndrome model to explain the body's response to stressful situations. The model outlines three phases - alarm, resistance, and exhaustion - that the body progresses through when dealing with stress. More recently, Richard Lazarus viewed stress as a two-way process involving how one perceives or appraises a stressful situation and their ability to cope with it.
: a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation
: pressure, tension, hardship
Dr. Hans Selye 1907-1982 An endocrinologist who made the first scientific study on stress.
“Father of Stress Research” Dr. Hans Selye 1907-1982
According to him, when we are face with a stressful situation, our body reacts in an attempt to adjust to it. Dr. Hans Selye 1907-1982
He developed a model to explain this bodily response called the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS). Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome 1. The Alarm Phase You recognize the stressor. It could be a problem, a difficulty, or threat stirring reactions in your body. The nervous system is activated. Your hormones act up, producing a surge of energy intended to allow you to handle the stressful situation. Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome 2. The Resistance Phase Being able to handle stress or adapt to the situation, you are able to restore a sense of balance once again. Your defenses may still be up, though. Your body is still in a state of arousal to resist any effects of stress in you. Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome 3. The Exhaustion Phase If the stressful situation persists and you are no longer able to neither adjust nor hold up, exhaustion sets in that can seriously affect your body. Burnout, fatigue, dysfunction, or health problems can occur. Dr. Hans Selye 1907-1982
“Stress is not what
happens to you, but how you react to it.” Eustress • Stress at a minimum level is healthy.
• It can enhance the body’s ability to be
alert, to focus, or to prepare the body to perform well under pressure. Distress • If stress remains consistent, tension builds up with the adrenaline of taking over for a sustained period of time.
• This can result in distress wherein we feel
the negative effects. STRESS AND YOUR WAY OF THINKING
Another way of understanding
stress is by taking it as a two-way process involving the environment (stressor) and the person’s way of looking at the situation (appraisal). Richard Lazarus 1922-2002
A psychologist who considered stress as a perceived threat, harm, or challenge believed to affect the individual and carries future implications. Richard Lazarus 1922-2002
Stress essentially depends on
how the person sees the situation and his/her ability to deal with it. Richard Lazarus 1922-2002
He developed the theory
of cognitive appraisal which explains how an individual responds to stress. Theory of Cognitive Appraisal 1. Primary Appraisal At the onset of a stressful event, you think about its meaning or importance. In short, you consider its personal meaning. “What does it mean to me?” “How will it affect me or my goals?” “Is the situation important for me to deal with?” “Is it good or is it going to put me at risk?” Is it stressful?” Theory of Cognitive Appraisal 2. Secondary Appraisal This involves how you cope with the stressful situation. Can you handle it? How do you feel about the situation? What can you do about it? COMMON STRESSORS Work/studies
Academic requirements, tests, projects,
deadlines, overtime. money
Tuition fees, “baon,” everyday expenses, bills
relationships
conflicts, arguments, frustrations with family,
friends, and significant others, peer pressure time
lack of time environment
pollution, problem with transportation, traffic,
flooding Adapting to change
adjustment with new things, changes
Unexpected events
accidents, natural disasters like earthquake,
tsunami SPECIFIC STRATEGIES TO HANDLE STRESS 1. Take care of yourself
Eat healthy Do not skip breakfast Take vitamins and supplements Take “comfort food” in moderation Avoid stressful eating habits that strain your stomach, which in turn, affects your digestion 2. Physical Activities
Do some physical activities, like simple
exercises.
Aside from doing the usual exercise, try
something else like Tai Chi. It is an old form of movement that is very beneficial to health and well-being. 3. Relaxation Exercises
a. Diaphragmatic Breathing or Abdominal
Breathing
b. Finding You Inner Smile
c. Laughter Therapy
d. Develop Time Management Plan
4. Identifying Support Groups
a. Make connection b. Find a group you can trust and make you feel safe c. Know the people you can talk to– members in the family, a counselor, or a mentor d. Be open to receive help PERFORMANCE TASK MAKE A 10 TO 15-MINUTE VLOG ABOUT “STRESS”. DO A SOCIAL EXPERIMENT TO 3 PERSONS/GROUP OF PEOPLE THAT WILL MAKE THEM STRESSED. AFTERWARDS, INTERVIEW THEM ABOUT WHAT THEY FEEL AND SUGGEST ON HOW TO OVERCOME STRESS. NOTE: BE CAREFUL. GOOD LUCK! 1. One will UPLOAD your video on facebook (publicly) on SUNDAY (May 5) from 8am to 6pm tagging all the group members and the teacher.
2. All members should add it on their timeline and tag
5 of their friends on the comment section.
3. Make a short yet powerful caption that describes
