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Stress Management Information

Stress management defines stress as a person's physiological response to an external stimulus that triggers the "fight-or-flight" reaction. Causes of stress: Work, life, many things can start the stress reaction, including danger, threat, news, illness, as well as significant changes in one's life such as the death of a loved one.

Techniques of stress management include:

  • self-understanding (e.g. self-identification as a Type A or as a Type B personality)
  • self-management (e.g. becoming better-organized)
  • conflict resolution
  • positive attitude
  • self-talk
  • Autogenic training
  • breathing
  • meditation
  • exercise
  • diet
  • rest
  • stress balls
  • massage
  • T'ai Chi Ch'uan

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Do you fly off the handle for “no reason”? Have you been accused of being “hot-headed”? When the emotional intensity of your behavior doesn’t match the situation at hand, you are overreacting. By learning the following skills, you can prevent exaggerated ... Read More »
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The news reports about New York Lawyer, Cynthia Wachenheim, were tragic. This is a woman who clearly suffered from postpartum psychosis and nevertheless some critics have called her a monster. Approximately a week ago Wachenheim jumped off of an 8-story building with her 10-month-old son strapped to her in her Ergo baby carrier. Her son was barely ... Read More »

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