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Life Skills
Sydney Uni 1st year PP
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Veterinary Medicine
Graduate
11/12/2010

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Term
stress is = ?
Definition

stressor(potential)+perception

 

--> can be purely internal -generated by thought without exernal event

Term
What are 4 aspects of stress?
Definition
cognitive, emotional, physical, behavioral
Term
what is eustress?
Definition

"good stress"

managable levels of stress for a reasonable duration which mobilize us to meet our basic needs and tackle life's challenges and demands

Term
what are some examples of disease that are associated with long term stress
Definition
• Cardiovascular
• Diabetes
• Autoimmune
• Chronic Fatigue
• Hormonal Imbalance
• Anorexia Nervosa
• IBS
• Cancer
• Stroke
• Infertility
• OCD
• Depression
• Fibromyalgia
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Growth Deficiency
Term
what are some physical signs we're stressed?
Definition
• Sleep disturbance
• Musculoskeletal pain
• Fatigue & exhaustion
• G-I signs
• Lowered disease res
• Sympathetic overdrive
• Headaches / migraine
• Sensitive to light / sound
Term
what are some emotional signs we're stressed?
Definition

EMOTIONAL
• Emotional fragility
• Anger /short temper
• Crying / weepy

Racing mind
• Depression
• Anxiety / fearful
• Apathy / aloofness
• Numbness
• Feeling overwhelmed

Term
what are some cognitive signs we're stressed?
Definition
COGNITIVE
• Dec cog function
• Slow reaction time
• Dec attention / retention
• Rumenation
• Negative thinking
• Thought distortions
• Memory loss
Term
what are some behavioral igns we're stressed?
Definition
BEHAVIOURAL
• Withdrawal / isolation
• Need stimulants
• Substance abuse
• Avoidance behaviour
• Compulsive behaviour
• Restlessness
• Procrastination
Term
what are some signs at work we're stressed?
Definition

WORK
• Errors
• Negative attitude
• Loss normal routine
• Don’t complete tasks
• Indecisiveness
• Procrastination
• Loss diligence

• Cynical

Term
what are some coping skills we can develop for stress?
Definition
COPING SKILLS
• SELF CARE
• ASSERTIVENESS
• POSITIVE THINKING
• EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
• RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
• MANAGING TIME
• FAITH
Term
what can stress tell us?
Definition
there is something we need to address
Term
what are the aspects of self-care that need to be addressed during stress?
Definition

1. reduce workload

2. take time out daily

3. daily meditation/relaxation

4.debrief with communicating

5. time management

6. include fun activities

7. diet

8. exercise

9. sleep

Term
what are some of the benefits of meditation?
Definition
• Dec oxygen consumption
• Dec HR
• Dec BP
• Dec Resp Rate
• Dec sympathetic activity
• Inc parasympathetic activity
• Dec skin electrical activity (anxiety)
• Dec lactate from muscle metabolism
• Dec reticular activating system activity
• Inc alpha brain wave activity (relaxation)
Term
how is exercise helpful for stress?
Definition
Allows for discharge of tension which arises from the stress
response.
Growth Hormone release (2-5 mins)
• burns fat
• releases energy
• anabolic
• improves sleep
Endorphins (20-30 mins)
• dopamine – feelings relaxation
• serotonin – sense wellbeing /happiness
Encephalins
• morphine like “natural high”
Alpha brain wave activity
• Relaxation
Term
sleep is controlled by _____________ secreted by ______________with the onset of ___________
Definition
Controlled by Melatonin secreted by pineal gland with onset of dark.
Term
brain waves change from ___________ to ______________ in sleep
Definition
Brain waves change from
active beta to calming theta
Term
impaired sleep results in: (4)
Definition

1. Dec White Cell Count

2. Inc cortisol
3. Dec sugar metabolism, greater storage as fat
4. Dec Growth Hormone

 

Term
if you don't get 8-8.5 hrs of sleep, what decreases significantly within two days and what are the effects of that?
Definition

Growth Hormone

-dec E

-weight gain

-dec immune response

-inc cholestrol

-dec libido

Term
what are some practices for good sleep?
Definition
• Asleep by 10pm
• Prepare 1 hr prior
• Set routine
• Dec exposure to light
• No caffiene
• No sugar
• Regular exercise
• Exercise earlier
• Dec exposure to TV
• Dec exposure to computer
• Meditate
• Dark room
• Cool room
• Quiet room
• No drugs / alcohol
Term
"I'm right, you're wrong" is what type of communication style?
Definition
aggressive
Term
"self enhancing at the expense of others" is indicative of what type of communication style?
Definition
aggressive
Term
deprecates other-generates hurt, shame, humiltation and fear is indicative of what type of communication style?
Definition
aggressive
Term
a person who damages relationships is indicative of what type of communication style?
Definition
aggressive
Term
people avoiding you b/c they feel dominated, controlled, threatened is indicative of what type of communication style?
Definition
aggressive
Term
self-denying, inihibited is indicative of what type of communication style?
Definition
passive
Term
allows others to choose and make decisions is indicative of what type of communication style?
Definition
passive
Term
 what type of communication style is often fear based?
Definition
passive
Term
What is a problem for a person that is too passive?
Definition
don't get their needs met and don;t have a voice
Term
what may a passive person feel after a situation
Definition
resentment
Term
self-enhancing is indicative of what type of communication style?
Definition
assertive
Term
respectful of others is indicative of what type of communication style?
Definition
assertive
Term
would an assertive person combat or retreat
Definition
niether
Term
What commication type enhances relationships
Definition
assertive
Term
honest and open is indicative of what type of communication style?
Definition
assertive
Term
gossip, passive aggressiveness, and manipulation are indicative of what type of communication style?
Definition
indirect
Term
assertiveness exercise ______________ without______________________
Definition
Exercise personal rights without denying others theirs
Term
what are some reasons assertiveness may be difficult?
Definition

-don't feel have right
-feel anxious and uncomfortable about confrontation
-don't think we have the skills

-worry about consequences (anger, rejection)
-won't get outcome want
-needs vulnerability

Term
what are some components of assertiveness?
Definition
-Eye contact
-Body posture, distance, gestures
-Facial expression
-Smooth flow of speech
-Timing -> spontaneity good. Sometimes need to wait.
-Content -> facts, feelings, opinions, requests
-Listening to response.
Term
what are 4 steps of the process of being assertive?
Definition

1. describe the action/event as objectively as possible.

-id and describe problem without judgement, critism or blame

2. describe your response.how it affects you

-if the feeling and indicate degree 

3.state preffered outcome

4. listen to response

(can change order)

Term

In Practice a dog has been hit by a car and has lacerations to one of its lower limbs. It needs bandage changes every 3 days but the client is consistently late by 2-3 days. There is infection starting.
Response: you say nothing to the client but grumble to other staff and do the best you can. You can see clearly that the wound is not healing well and know that it is painful for the dog.

 

Is this response passive, aggresive, or assertive?

Definition
passive
Term

In Practice a dog has been hit by a car and has lacerations to one of its lower limbs. It needs bandage changes every 3 days but the client is consistently late by 2-3 days. There is infection starting.

 

Response:you berate the client and accuse them of being slack and not caring about their pet.

 

Is this response passive, aggressive or assertive?

Definition
aggressive
Term

In Practice a dog has been hit by a car and has lacerations to one of its lower limbs. It needs bandage changes every 3 days but the client is consistently late by 2-3 days. There is infection starting.

 

What would a assertive response be?

Definition
you state” Phil, I’ve noticed Rex is coming back late for
his bandage changes. His wound is becoming badly infected and inflamed which will be making him feel uncomfortable. It makes my job that much harder – I’m here to get him well as quickly as possible”.
Term

Group work at University – Fred tries to dominate the group with his opinion about how to approach the work and starts giving orders to people.

 

What would a passive response be?

Definition
you say nothing but feel uncomfortable and angry
Term

Group work at University – Fred tries to dominate the group with his opinion about how to approach the work and starts giving orders to people.

 

Response:you hold in your anger over 2-3 weeks then one day explode and criticise Fred for being self centred and trying to control everybody.

 

Is this passive, aggressive, or assertive?

Definition
aggressive
Term

You finish a consultation and send the owners to the front counter for medication and to pay. You come out of your room and see the nurse contradicting your medication instructions “You don’t really
need those – these other ones are better.”

 

Response: You say, “Your behaviour is recurrently appalling” and walk off.

What communication style is this?

Definition
indirect
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