health module 6
Visualization
a relaxation technique that involves imagining ones self in a pleasant environment.
cognition
ability to think, reason, and remember
positive reappraisal
act of thinking about the good aspects of stressful events
Mindful based stress reduction
act of using relaxation techniques, scubas deep breathing, visualization, focused attention, and guided movements, while focusing on the present
Stress
body physical and psychological reaction to situations people perceive as threats
digestive system
body system consisting of organs that take in food, pass nutrients, from these sources into the bloodstream, and then expel waste out of the body
immune system
body system consisting of organs, tissues, and cells that defend against infection
endocrine system
body system that consist of glands, which secrete hormones to regulate body processes
cardiovascular system
body system that transports blood through the body; consists of the heart and blood vessels
trauma
extreme stress due to deeply disturbing events such as disasters, sexual assault, or violence.
Stressors
factors that lead to stress
relaxation response
physiological reaction in which the body returns to its resting state after a stressful event
fight or flight response
physiological stress reaction in which the body mobilizes its resources to fight off or escape from perceived threat: a stress response
eustress
positive stress that encourages strength and motivation
time management
practice of devoting the appropriate amount of time to each task, only committing to tasks that you have time for, prioritizing tasks; helps people reach goals and reduce stress
stress management
process of using strategies to reduce the impact of the stress response and handle life threatening situations in positive ways
body scan
relaxation technique that involves paying careful attention to the body, scanning it for signs tension, and the releasing that tension
Positive Muscle Relaxation
relaxation technique that involves tensing and then relaxing each part of the body until he whole body feels relaxed
Burnout
state of emotional, mental, and even physical exhaustion; occurs due to prolonged stress
toxic stress
stress caused by repeating, long lasting exposure to severe stressors such as neglect, abuse, violence, loss of a loved one
distress
stress that causes negative feelings and harmful health affects
reproductive system
the body system containing the organs that work together to create new human life's different between males and females
Technostress
type of stress caused by constant presence technology
nervous system
Body system that consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that made info. throughout the body
