Managing Stress and Anxiety During COVID19 GSBS Virtual
Managing Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19 GSBS Virtual Wellness Series: Coping through COVID-19
Meet Your Presenters Robin Dickey, Ph. D, MA, LPC Sharlene Johnson, LPC-S, LBSW, LCDC Faculty Assistance Specialist UTHealth Faculty Assistance Program Office of Employee Assistance Programs Senior Assessment and Referral Specialist –External UTHealth Employee Assistance Program Office of Employee Assistance Programs
Agenda • Stress and relaxation • Managing stress/anxiety • Resources • Discussion Q&A
“Stress” • Stress. FUL situations • EVERYWHERE • Inevitable
Stress
If you get stressed out regularly, your body will stay in a state of alert stress response.
It starts with awareness.
What does YOUR stress look like?
What can you do? (Learn how to) Relax!
How do you relax?
What can you do? Breathe!
Breathing for stress reduction
What can you do? Time Blocking Our entire body goes through cycles (ex. sleep, breath, heartbeat). The brain has higher to lower states of alertness during the day. To maximize your output, it is vital that you honor these peaks and valleys by balancing concentrated, focused time with relaxation and integration.
What Can You Do? Know your resources!
It is all about PERSPECTIVE Negative Positive
What can you do? Know Your resources! UTHealth Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) https: //inside. uth. edu/eap/employee-assistance/index. htm PHONE: (713) 500 -3327 You and your family members can access convenient and confidential services at no cost to you. The EAP offers a variety of services including counseling and consultation services with a licensed mental health professional, legal and financial resources, and worklife referrals. EMOTIONAL HEALTH RESOURCES IN THE TIME OF CORONA VIRUS https: //inside. uth. edu/eap/employee-assistance/corona-coping-resources
Know Your Resources www. mylifevalues. com Username and Password: uth
Discussion Q&A
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