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Stress Management for Parents
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What is Stress?
• Stress is a physical and psychological reaction to a situation that places pressure on an individual.
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STRESSOR
• Any life event which requires the person to adjust or adapt in some way
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Sources of Stress for Parents
• Altered sleep patterns• New routines• Family visits• Separation• Finances/Child Care
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Stress effects the body and mind.
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Common Reactions to Stress
• Sleep Disturbances• Appetite Changes• Muscle Tension• Headaches• Neck and Back
Problems• Fatigue• Anxiety
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Common Reactions to Stress
• Exaggerated Startle Response
• Increased Irritability• Restlessness• Gastrointestinal Difficulties• Significant Mood Changes• Increased Blood Pressure• Frequent Urination
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The impact of stress can be positive.
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The impact of stress can also be negative.
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How do you cope with stress?
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Ineffective Ways of Coping
• Excessive Drinking/Substance Abuse
• Excessive Eating
• Excessive Smoking
• Avoiding Problem Situation
• Withdrawing from People
• Fighting/Arguing
• Procrastinating
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Be Aware
Recognize when you are stressed
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What are the symptoms of distress?
What lets you know you are stressed out?
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What is Your Optimal Stress Level?
Peak Performance
Normal Range ofStress
OverloadBurnout
UnderloadBoredom
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Practice reducing stress through your personal mental attitude.
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Laughter is Good Medicine
• Stress is tightening up• Laughter is lightening up
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Learn to RELAX
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Physical coping strategies…
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TOP 10 Stress Tips for New Parents
• Recognize you’re not alone
• Don’t’ feel guilty• Accept help• Childcare• Make your health
a priority
• Postpone major decisions
• Try to sleep when you can
• Let some things go
• Take only the advice you value
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Acknowledgements
•MAJ Karlotta Richards, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
•LTC Teresa Hall, Community Health Nurse, Directorate of Health Promotion and Wellness, US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine