Jessica DiVento, Psy.D.Sarah Chipps, M.A.

Counseling and Psychological ServicesUniversity of San Francisco

OverviewSelf-care assessmentWhat is stress?Noticing the signs of stressHow to optimize stressStress management techniques and planningStress reduction activities

Activity: Self-Care Assessment

Assessing strengths and weaknesses in your current stress-management routines

Who’s Stressed?A 2008 study found that 1 in 5 undergrads is

“constantly stressed.”

Nearly 4 in 10 reported they endure stress “often.”

1 in 5 say they have felt too stressed to do schoolwork or be with friends.

Types of StressNegative Stress: stress that comes from difficult

or distressing situations:Taking a testGoing into debtStepping in dog poo

Positive Stress: stress that comes from happy or exciting situations:New relationshipThrowing a partyWinning the lottery

What is Stress?Type 1 Stress: Acute Stress— “in the

moment,” doesn’t usually interfere with daily functioning:Missing the busFirst kiss with a new partner

Type 2 Stress: Chronic Stress—long-term, interferes with daily functioning:Dealing with chronic illnessConsistent financial hardship

How Stress Affects the Body:Mind Body Interaction

When you change the mind, you affect the body,

and when you change the body, you affect the mind!

The Psychobiology of Stress:Fight or Flight Response

Noticing Signs of Stress

How to Optimize StressThe Optimal Performance

Zone

Stress Management Techniques:Everything in Moderation!

Physical Self-Care

Stress Management Techniques:Everything in Moderation!

Spiritual Self-Care

Stress Management Techniques:Everything in Moderation!

Psychological Self-Care

Stress Management Techniques:Everything in Moderation!

Emotional Self-Care

Stress Management Techniques:Everything in Moderation!

Professional Self-Care

Stress Management Techniques:Everything in Moderation!

Balancing Your Life

Stress SignalsWhat are yours?

Activity:Your Individualized Stress Management Plan

What works for you?

Activity:Guided Imagery

Activity:Meditation

Moving Forward

Taking these tips home

Questions?

Comments?