power point for stress management
DESCRIPTION
This module on stress management is a follow-up module to a 2 day training on personality development. Before the lecture and discussion, the Novaco Anger Scale will be aministered as bases for reflections and discussions during the workshop activity. Implications of some actions in dealing with job pressures are also included part of the discussions.TRANSCRIPT
Prepared by:Dr. Marita Garcia SanchezAccredited Psychologist/Researcher
My Tag Line
“Twixt the optimist and the pessimist the difference is droll:
The optimist sees the doughnut but the pessimist sees the hole.”
—McLandburgh Wilson, 1915
Objectives
1. Know the causes of stress2. Understand its effects to mind and body3. Study how to release the bad effects of
stress4. Compare the opposites of stress and learn
to balance emotions and feelings5. Prepare your hardiness enhancement plan
GENERAL CAUSES OF STRESS
insufficient back-up long or unsociable hours poor status, pay and promotion prospects unnecessary rituals and procedures uncertainty and insecurity
insufficient back-up long or unsociable hours poor status, pay and promotion prospects unnecessary rituals and procedures uncertainty and insecurity
insufficient back-up long or unsociable hours poor status, pay and promotion prospects unnecessary rituals and procedures uncertainty and insecurity
Specific Causes of Stress unclear role specifications and role conflict unrealistically high self-expectations (perfectionism) inability to influence decision making (powerlessness) frequent clashes with superiors isolation from colleagues' support poor communication and inadequate leadership conflicts with colleagues fighting unnecessary battles
Task Related Causes of Stress at Work
difficult clients or subordinates insufficient training involvement with clients or subordinates the responsibilities of the job inability to help or act effectively
Causes of Stress at Home
stress caused by a partnerstress caused by childrenstress caused by domestic arrangementsstress caused by environmental pressures upon the home
EFFECTS OF STRESS(Employee Turn-over)
HEALTH (BODY)
BRAIN (MIND)
HEART (FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS)
- Neck: Stubbornness, flexibility,- Spine: holding back; guilt; Fear of money-Shoulders-: attitude-Hips: fear of going forward-Ankles: Inflexibility and guilt-Bunions: lack of joy in meeting experiences
RELEASING BAD EFFECTS OF STRESS
YOGA
Positi vism andPrayerful Life
PartnershipPosture and
Massage
OPPOSITES OF STRESS **BALANCING EMOTIONS AND FEELINGS
Type B Personality- is the type of person who is typically patient, relaxed, and non- competitive when confronting a challenge .
Type A Personality- is the type of person who is
typically competitive, impatient, hostile, and
control-oriented, when confronting a challenge.
HARDINESS- a psychological trait with three distinct aspects of personality: (Components) 1. Commitment (make decisions) 2. ability to control (Getting Involved)3. challenge ( Stress is Positive)- can endure the hardships and survive under unfavorable conditions
Managers with High Hardiness and Low Stress – 35% fewer sick hours
Managers with High Hardiness and HIGH Stress – 57% fewer sick hours
What to Do as ManagersIn Evaluate Hiring Practices Develop coping skills of employees Support policies in the workplace Work within current structures
Then Create:1. Hardiness skills2. Psychologically healthy work environment 3. Immediate coping skills and resources
Psychologically Healthy Workplaces have Employee involvement (self managed work teams, task
forces, committees and participative decision making)
Work-life balance (flexible work and leave options)
Employees growth and development (Continuing education, coaching/mentoring/counseling, promotions and skills training when needed)
Health and safety (Insurance, fitness and health programs, Screening and resources for life problems
Employee recognition (Awards/Recognition, fair compensation, performance based bonuses and pay increases
http://www.phwa.org/intheworkplace/index.php
Individuals with Hardiness Skills
Don’t give up easily under pressure Are ill less often Adapt to stress
Look for opportunities in problems Find their power in every situation Learn from mistakes and overcome difficulties Find their power in every situation Think positive
WORKSHOPDirections:
1. You will find the format where to write your Hardiness Plan. Before you start writing your answers, think of one specific problem in your life that made you feel useless because of some reasons. Then identify the first 3 reasons why you felt this way. Take a look at this example below:
Specific Problem: Presenteeism - Always present at work but can’t concentrate or do nothing because of headache, migraine, diarrhea, and other ailment.
Specific Problem: Absenteeism- Leave from work due to personal reasons like: sick, No money for family needs, went on holiday trip, attended group for friendship, etc.
Specific Problem: Burnout- Excessive body pain with feeling of helplessness due to conflict with co-workers, undesirable workers’ attitudes, depression, emotional guilt
2. Prepare your Hardiness Plan using the format:
HARDINESS PLAN1. Problem Identified:_____________________________________________
What to Do:_____________________________________________________
How to Do it_____________________________________________________
2. Problem Identified:_____________________________________________
What to Do:_____________________________________________________
How to Do it_____________________________________________________
3. Problem Identified:_____________________________________________
What to Do:_____________________________________________________
How to Do it_____________________________________________________