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Coping
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| stress | a feeling that is created when we react to particular events; your body and mind's response to a demand. |
| stressor | any situation that puts a demand on the body or mind (person/place/thing) |
| hypothalamus | the nerve center in the brain that triggers the stress response |
| fight or flight | also referred to as the stress response; preparing your body to perform under pressure (dealing with situation or escaping it)by triggering energy release, improved reflexes and strength. |
| eustress | positive, motivating stress; makes us feel alert, lively, confident and in control |
| distress | negative, unhealthy stress; makes us feel frightened, confused or unsure; can lead to physical illness if not addressed |
| acute stress | stress that comes on quickly and is dealt with quickly |
| episodic | intense stress that occurs during certain periods of life; teens/exams; young parents/daycare bills; etc. |
| normative | stress caused by events that are common/expected (break-ups; grades) |
| non-normative | stress caused by events that were not expected to occur (divorce, death, serious illness) |
| Cortisol | A hormone released as a result of stress; controls mood, motivation and fear; if cortisol builds up (chronic stress) it can cause anxiety, depression, headaches, memory and concentration problems, problems with digestion, trouble sleeping, weight gain |
| Assets | Skills, strengths, resources that help us build our confidence/resilience. |
| Resilience | The ability to recover from illness, hardship, change and other stressors. |
| Denial | Refusing an emotion or problem. |
| Rationalization | Making excuses for actions or feelings. |
| Compensation | Making up for weakness in one area by excelling in an area of strength. |
| Projection | Putting your own faults onto another person; Blaming others for your faults |
| Displacement | Transferring emotions from the original source to another; having a bad day at school and taking it out on your little sister when you get home. |
| Regression | Reverting to immature behavior to express emotions. |
| Adrenaline | A hormone released into the body of someone feeling extreme emotions, which causes the person to have more energy. |
| Coping | The process of contending with life's difficulties in an effort to overcome or work through them. |
| Chronic Stress | A prolonged and constant feeling of stress that can negatively affect your health if it goes untreated. |
| Resource | A person/persons who serve as an available support and source of aid because of intellectual or personal capabilities. |
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