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### Coping With Stress **Answer the following questions given by Endler and Parker about the stressful situation:** - **Task-oriented strategy:** This involves obtaining information about the situation and acting so as to deal directly with the situation. - For example, *schedule my time better or...

### Coping With Stress **Answer the following questions given by Endler and Parker about the stressful situation:** - **Task-oriented strategy:** This involves obtaining information about the situation and acting so as to deal directly with the situation. - For example, *schedule my time better or think about how I have solved similar problems.* **Emotion-oriented strategy:** This involves efforts to maintain hope and control emotions. It can also involve venting feelings of anger and frustration or deciding that nothing can be done to change things. - For example, *tell myself that it is not really happening to me or worry about what I am going to do.* **Avoidance-oriented strategy:** This involves denying or minimizing the seriousness of the situation. It also involves conscious suppression of stressful thoughts and their replacement by pleasant thoughts. - For example, **watching TV, phone a friend or try to be with other people.** ### Stress Management Techniques - **Relaxation Techniques:** - Relaxation starts from the lower part of the body and progresses up to the facial muscles in such a way that the whole body is relaxed. - Deep breathing is used along with muscle relaxation to calm the mind and relax the body. - **Meditation Procedures:** - The yogic method of meditation consists of a sequence of learned techniques. - It involves thorough concentration so that the meditator becomes unaware of any outside stimulation and reaches a different state of consciousness. - **Biofeedback:** - Biofeedback is accompanied by physiological changes. - Biofeedback training allows one to monitor physiological responses, for example, heart rate, blood pressure, skin temperature, and muscle tension, thereby influencing the conditions and reducing stress. - **Creative Visualization:** - A subject using creative visualization can relax oneself and reduce the tension that produces the stress. - The energy is then released through visualization techniques. - **Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):** - Replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts and focus on the main physical and mental health issues. - **Assessment:** - This helps to make a diagnosis of a health condition and identify the psychological causes of stress. - **Exercise:** - Exercise is important for overall health as it reduces stress and increases body function. - It also helps to improve mood and sleep, as well as provide a sense of accomplishment. - Exercise can help manage stress levels and increase mental and physical health. - One must have physician consultation before starting any new exercise routine.