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10/12/2004 Relaxation Techniques for the STRESSED ! Amber J. Simons WorkLife Wellness Specialist What is stress? Is a physical, emotional, and psychological response of a person or family to an event, condition, or demand Refers to the residue of tension generated by a situation that remains unchanged Good (Eustress) VS Bad (Distress) Stress Pile-Up Adaptation Our bodies reaction to stress What’s Causing All That Stress? Financial Stressors Daily Hassles Environmental Stressors Family-Related Stressors Health-Related Stressor Work-Related Stressors What Are Your Warning Signals? Physical S