1. EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES SECTION
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
Staff Development
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Stress Management
Developed For:
Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
Education and Training Services Section
Curriculum Developer: Denise Wells
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2. STRESS MANAGEMENT: Objectives
MODULE 5
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
• Determine the common causes of stress
• Recognize physical signs of stress
• Recognize emotional signs of stress
• Prevention & Relievers
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3. STRESS MANAGEMENT
Lesson 1: Common Stressors
Some stress is out of our
control such as:
• Family Concerns
• Relationship Concerns
• Work Deadlines
• Encounters with Others
• Environmental Changes
• Health/Emotional Concerns
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4. STRESS MANAGEMENT
Lesson 1: Common Stressors
Other areas of potential causes of stress are:
Bosses Being alone
Co-workers Not having alone time
Subordinates Physical self image
Commuting Chemical substances
Waiting in lines Occupational stress
Poor nutrition Relationships
Not enough sleep Commuting
Monetary pressures Situational stressors
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5. STRESS MANAGEMENT
Lesson 2: Physical Stress Signs
Physical signs that you may be under stress are:
Tightened muscles Changes in appetite
Rise in blood pressure Dizziness
Sleeplessness Faintness
Fatigue Frequent urination
Headaches Pounding heart
Teeth grinding Jaw clenching
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6. STRESS MANAGEMENT
Lesson 3: Emotional Stress Signs
Emotional signs that you may be under stress are:
Nervousness Inability to slow down
Anxiety Nightmares
Agitation Restlessness
Irritability Drug/Alcohol abuse
Depression Inability to make decisions
Inability to concentrate Lack of interest in food
Lack of interest in sex Lack of interest in life
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7. STRESS MANAGEMENT
Lesson 4: Major Life Changes
The following major life changes or events have been
commonly known to cause stress:
Death of a spouse Marriage
Divorce Dismissal from work
Marital separation Marital reconciliation
Jail term Retirement
Death of a close family member Pregnancy
Major personal injury or illness
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8. STRESS MANAGEMENT
Lesson 5: Stress Relievers
Potential stress relief practices are:
• Exercise
• Practice self-talk
• Spend time with a friend
• Build slack into your schedule
• Reduce expenditures
• Volunteer
• Use visualization techniques
• Improve your posture
• Take time to determine the root cause of the problem
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9. STRESS MANAGEMENT
Lesson 5: Stress Prevention
Potential stress prevention practices are:
• Plan for stress
• Do what makes you happy
• Avoid drugs, alcohol
• Avoid excessive caffeine, nicotine or food
• Be flexible
• Keep a sense of humor
• Avoid stressful or anxiety provoking conversations
• Practice good self maintenance, care and diet
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10. STRESS MANAGEMENT:
Exercise – Am I Stressed?
Take a moment to complete the online stress
management exercise. Completing this assessment
will give actual results for how well you are managing
your stress level.
Launch Stress Management Survey
Source: Developed 2004 byDr. Maynard Brusman for workingresources.com
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11. STRESS MANAGEMENT: END
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