Watch the video by Dr. Kelly McGonigal lecturer at Stanford University discussing stress (Link provided below and on BB).
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Description
Stress Assessment
Directions
1.
(25 pts) Please read and
complete the entire stress assessment below
a.
type directly on assessment
b.
respond to all questions and
instructions within assessment
2.
Submit Stress assessment and
responses
a.
Please put your written answers
in BOLD, ITALICS or UNDERLINE
3.
(20pts) Video and Response
a.
Watch the video by Dr.
Kelly McGonigal lecturer at Stanford
University discussing stress (Link provided below and on BB).
b.
(10pts) Before watching the the
video take a moment to write down your current
perspective and understand of stress, Is it good, bad, useful etc.
c.
(10pts) After watching the video please take a
moment to complete the following:
i. We all know at this point that stress is part of life. Reflect on how this lecture may
or may not have changed your perspective? How can you make stress more positive? What methods do you
use to manage stress?
4.
Video link: https://youtu.be/YCzbjsYc03Q
Complete all parts below and submit on BB, remember to include your
responses to the prompts above.
HOW DO YOU RESPOND TO STRESS?
(From N A S Database, ‘Stress
Management for the Health of It’)
Stress affects us on many levels. The following is a list of stress symptoms
that are the most typical reactions to stress. Go through and highlight,
underline or bold all that apply. Next, go through and highlight/underline the
ones that occur the most frequently: (5pts)
Physical
headaches
fatigue
insomnia
weight change
Colds
digestive
upsets
accident-prone
teeth grinding
restlessness
increased alcohol, drug, tobacco use
neck
and shoulders tighten up/ache
pounding
heart
Mental
forgetfulness
dull senses
poor concentration
low
productivity
negative
attitude
confusion
lethargy
no new ideas
boredom
Emotional
anxiety
the “blues”
moods
swings
bad
temper
crying
spells
irritability
depression
nervous laugh
worrying
easily discouraged
Social
isolation
resentment
loneliness
lashing
out
clamming
up
lowered
sex drive
nagging
fewer contacts with friends
using /
manipulating people
Study your list. Answer the
following questions (5pts)
Which
of your reactions cause you the most concern?
Did any
patterns surface?
Can you
name one effective way of coping with each of your stress reactions? (use
article for help)
After you recognize the stress
reactions and patterns and your best coping mechanisms. You can then create a
stress management program to address the stressors in your life.
Remember - it is very important
to seek professional help if you are struggling!
AN ANALYTICAL LOOK AT STRESS (15pts)
The College Readjustment Rating
Scale is a Rutgers University (Health Services)* adaptation of Holmes and
Rahe's Life Events Scale. It has been modified for college age adults and
should be considered as a rough indication of stress levels that can have
possible health consequences.
Using the College Readjustment
Rating Scale – on the following page, each event, such as one's first term in
college, is assigned a value that represents the amount of readjustment a
person has to make as a result.
To determine your stress score,
circle the number of points corresponding to the events you have experienced in
the past six months or are likely to experience in the next three months. Then
add up the circled numbers and record your answer in the total column.
*http://healthnet.rutgers.edu/stress/stressed_out.asp
[accessed June 22, 2004]
|
Event
|
Points
|
|
Death
of spouse |
100 |
|
Female
unwed pregnancy |
92 |
|
Death
of a parent |
80 |
|
Male
partner in unwed pregnancy |
77 |
|
Divorce
|
73 |
|
Death
of a close family member |
70 |
|
Death
of a close friend |
65 |
|
Divorce
between parents |
63 |
|
Jail
term |
61 |
|
Major
personal injury or illness |
60 |
|
Marriage
|
55 |
|
Fired
from a job |
50 |
|
Loss
of financial support from college |
48 |
|
Failing
grade in important or required class |
47 |
|
Sexual
difficulties |
45 |
|
Serious
argument with significant other |
40 |
|
Academic
probation |
39 |
|
Change
in major |
37 |
|
New
love interest |
36 |
|
Increased
workload from college |
31 |
|
Outstanding
personal achievement |
29 |
|
First
term in college |
28 |
|
Serious
conflict with instructor |
27 |
|
Lower
than expected grades |
25 |
|
Change
in college (transfer) |
24 |
|
Change
in social activities |
22 |
|
Change
in sleeping habits |
21 |
|
Change
in eating habits |
19 |
|
Minor
violations of the law (e.g. traffic ticket) |
15 |
|
Total |
|
Highlight which category you fall under
(5pts)
1. Persons with scores of 300
and higher have a high health risk and might consider seeking professional
assistance to manage stress.
2. Persons scoring between 150
and 300 have about a 50 - 50 chance of serious health change within two years
and may want to do frequent stress self checks to be certain they are coping as
well as they think they are.
3. People scoring 150 and below
have a 1 in 3 chance of a serious health change, but should still consider
stress reduction activities.
Everyone should consider
retaking this survey every so often to determine your health risk.
