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Stress Management and Self-CareEAST PALO ALTO ACADEMY
SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
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School Mental Health TeamEPAA Staff
Stanford Partners
Jeanette Lok
9th Grade School Counselor
Marco Calderon
Manager of Social Services
Glenda Ortez-Galán
Head Counselor
Dr. Ryan Matlow(he/him)
Psychologist, School Mental Health Program Director
Alaina Baker(she/her)
School Mental Health Team Therapist
Samantha Sims(she/her)
School Mental Health Team Therapist
Juan Lopez, MD(he/him)
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow, Stanford University
LittleDove Rey(she/her)
School Mental Health Team Therapist
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Goals of Today’s Workshop
➢ Describe what stress is➢ Understand the impacts of stress➢ Identify stressors in your own life➢ Outline strategies for managing and
reducing stress
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What is Stress?
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What is “Stress”?
• Stress is our mind and body’s reaction to challenge or demand
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What is Stress?
• Stress is our mind and body’s reaction to challenge or demand
….So, is stress good or bad for you?
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Stress
So, is stress good or bad for you?It’s BOTH!
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Is All Stress Bad?
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What types of stressors are present in your life?
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Identifying Stressors
•COVID-19 Pandemic•Health concerns•Financial difficulties•Relationship difficulties•Divorce or changes in personal life•Issues with children•Major change/event in personal life
•Change in responsibilities•Difficulties at work•Bereavement•Legal issues•Family problems•Environment•Changes in your work life
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Stress Affects Us in Many Ways
● Our bodies
● Our behaviors and interactions
● Our thoughts and feelings
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Physical Symptoms of Stress
•Fatigue•Headaches•Muscle tension/pain•Increased heart rate•Nausea•High blood pressure•Others
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Cognitive Symptoms of Stress
•Poor concentration•Difficulty making decisions•Decreased problem solving ability•Forgetfulness•Errors/accidents•Others
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Behavioral Symptoms of Stress
•Anger/Irritability •Withdrawal•Relationship difficulties•Changes in sleeping habits•Overeating/undereating•Others
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Reactions to “Too Much” Stress
•May lead to depression or anxiety
➢ Balance
○ Balance between what you have to do and the resources you have to do it with
○ Take steps to improve balance and manage stress
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How can we build our
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What has been helpful for you in managing stress?
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What is helpful for managing stress?• Acceptance
• Acknowledge and accept that this is a difficult time• The COVID-19 pandemic may be particularly stressful for some
people• Engage in self-care strategies
• Positive vs. Negative Coping Strategies
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What is helpful for managing stress?• Exercise, physical activity, stretching• Get support from family and friends• Healthy sleep• Healthy diet• Relaxation• Communicating and expressing
emotions related to stress• Approaching the stressors
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Managing Stress1. Body relaxation exercises
a. Breathing techniquesb. Guided imagery
2. Mindfulness/meditation
3. Connecting with others
4. Counseling
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Mind relaxation: Focus on the present moment• Attention on the present moment
› Awareness of our mind, body, environment, and experience
› Using the 5 senses• Intentional focus• Absence of judgement
or criticism
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Improving Self-Care• Keep healthy routines
• Sleep• Diet • Exercise
Connecting with Others• Connect with others: social/family time• Get help from a professional (doctor, counselor, therapist)
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Resources for Managing Stress• Free apps
• The Mindfulness App• Calm - Meditate, Sleep, Relax• Serenity: Guided Meditation & Mindfulness
• San Mateo Behavioral Health and RecoveryServices• 225 37th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
• (650) 573-2222
▪ Ravenswood Family Health Center• 1885 Bay Rd., East Palo Alto, CA 94303
• (650) 330-7400
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Thank you for your participation!Any Questions?