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44 Cards in this Set
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What is stress? |
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension from adverse or demanding circumstances |
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What is work related stress? |
The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demands placed on them at work. |
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List 5 signs and symptoms of stress? |
Increased blood pressure Increased metabolism Increased cholesterol Increased stomach acids Faster blood clotting |
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What is a fight or flight response? |
Inbuilt reaction Survival mechanism |
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What are significant life events that cause stress? |
Serious injury/illness Death of a partner Divorce/separation Changing jobs Moving house Having kids Getting married Going on holiday |
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What are other causes of stress? |
Handling unknowns - Theory of Transition Overworked Money/Debt Family/relationships Lack of control |
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Who founded stress performance curve? |
Yerkes-Dodson Law |
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What are some negative effects a Welfare Worker can experience? |
Burn out Vicarious Trauma Compassion Fatigue |
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What tools can you use for stress management? |
Guided visualisation Relaxation exercise |
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What is the Cognitive Model? |
Behaviour Physical sensation Emotion Thoughts |
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What is interpretation? (Related to Stress Management) |
All or nothing Fortune telling Overgeneralisation Externalisation |
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What is the SIR Model? |
Situation Interpretation Reaction |
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What are 5 anti-stress tips? |
Exercise regularly Eat healthy Get enough sleep Build relationships with supportive friends |
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What are physical symptoms of stress |
Headaches Insomnia Fatigue Muscle tension Shaking |
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What are psychological symptoms of stress? |
Denial Confusion Shame Anger Irritability |
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What are physiological symptoms of stress? |
Sexual function stops Hormone imbalances Blood glucose levels increase Release of adrenaline and cortisol Immune system temporarily turns off |
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Why do people choose to stay in abusive relationships? |
Love and attraction Financial security Housing Fear Low self confidence |
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What are additional reasons people choose to stay? |
Language and cultural barriers Lack of belief Stereotyping Pregnancy Housing |
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What are vulnerable adults now called? |
Adults at risk |
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What are additional factors faced by Foreign and Commonwealth families? |
Language barrier Immigration issues Feelings of shame Community collusion No financial support |
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What are the 3 P’s? (Related to domestic abuse) |
Physical Psychological Physiological |
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What are physical symptoms of abuse? |
Headaches Insomnia Fatigue Muscle tension Shaking |
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What are psychological symptoms of abuse? |
Denial Confusion Shame Anger Irritability |
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What are physiological symptoms of abuse? |
Sexual function stops Hormone imbalances Blood glucose levels increase Release of adrenaline and cortisol Immune system temporarily turns off |
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Physical
Psychological Physiological |
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What are the JANIS sub categories relating to work environment? |
Assignment GRoW Incompatible with Service Life Other work related issues Service Separation Work plan MOD Mediation |
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What are symptoms of physical stress? |
Aches and pain
Diarrhoea
Nausea
Chest pain
Loss of sex drive |
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What is the JSP for Bullying and Harassment? |
JSP 763 |
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What are the four types of stress? |
Emotional Cognitive Behavioural Physical |
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What is emotional stress? |
What you feel |
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What is cognitive stress? |
What you think |
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What is behavioural stress? |
What you do |
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What is physical stress? |
How your body reacts |
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What are symptoms of emotional stress? |
Moodiness Irritability or short temper Agitation Feeling overwhelmed Loneliness and isolation |
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What are symptoms of cognitive stress? |
Memory problems Inability to concentrate Poor judgement Anxious Constantly worrying |
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What are symptoms of behavioural stress? |
Eating more or less Sleeping to much or too little Isolating yourself from others Drinking, smoking to relax |
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What could hinder support? (Related to work environment) |
Time External barriers Chain of command Lack of communication Lack of resources |
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What could help support? (Related to work environment) |
Chain of command Policy Transparency External agencies Family/friends |
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What is the emotional cycle of deployment? |
Pre deployment Deployment Sustainment Re-deployment Post-deployment |
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Explain sustainment? (Relating to Emotional Cycle of Development) |
From mid deployment to end of tour New sources of support Feel more in control Independence Confident |
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Explain post deployment? |
Loss of independence Need for ‘own space’ New routines Regeneration into the family |
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What is a basic 4 step plan? (Debt and finance) |
Maximise income Work out personal budget Deal with priority debts Deal with non priority debts |
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List 5 types of priority debts |
Mortgage/Rent Water Gas/electric Council Tax CSA/Maintenance orders |
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List 5 types of secondary debts? |
Personal loan (unsecured) Bank loan/overdraft Credit/store cards Credit sale Catalogue |
