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Stress Management For Teachers
Stress Management For Teachers
TEACHERS
By
ChildPsych
Dr. Edward Chan
Principal Consultant Psychologist
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What is Stress?
Stress is a demand made
on our physical or mental
energy.
Where this is felt as
excessive, it is experienced
as stressful and may lead
to stress related problems.
S TRUGGLING
(inappropriate)
T ENSE
Low Pressure
EADY
NERGISED
TODGY
LEEPY
OPTIMUM
(inappropriate)
21
31
42
52
63
73
84
94
105
Non-productive
Coping
21
31
42
52
63
73
84
94
105
Optimism
21
31
42
52
63
73
84
94
105
Sharing
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
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Inadequate resources
Unresolved health & safety issues
Excessive performance monitoring
Poor work organisation
Insufficient training
Longer hours
Difficulties dealing with students/general public
Lack of control over how work is done
COST OF STRESS
THE PERSONAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL
Possible detrimental effects on health, mental &
emotional functioning, confidence and general wellbeing.
HEALTH EFFECTS OF STRESS:
Frequent headaches
Back aches & other muscular aches and pains
Cramps in the neck, shoulder or arm
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Poor memory, trouble concentrating
Feeling frustrated and irritable / angry
Feeling weepy / tearful
Loss of energy and motivation
Feeling anxious, helpless or afraid
Apathy & hopelessness
Changes in appetite and weight & Sleep difficulties
Tiredness, Exhaustion and feeling worn out
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THE SOCIAL AND INTERPERSONAL
Interpersonal relationships, teamwork,
contribution to the community & earning
power are amongst the social factors that can
be damaged or destroyed by stress.
COST OF STRESS
THE ORGANIZATIONAL
Reduced productivity & efficiency, low sickness &
staff turnover rates etc.
THE PROFESSIONAL
Standards of practice & quality service can be
adversely affected. In the long run, it is not only staff
who suffer as a result of stress but also the students.
HIGH RATE OF
STAFF TURNOVER
INCREASED
WORKLOAD / LOW
MORALE
DIFFICULTIES IN
RECRUITING NEW
STAFF
THREE DIMENSIONS OF
STRESS
STRESSORS
COPING METHODS
SUPPORT SYSTEMS
COPING METHODS
Coping occurs at four levels:
Removing the stressors from our lives.
Not allowing neutral events to become stressors.
Developing a proficiency in dealing with situations we do
not wish to avoid.
Seeking diversion from the pressure(s) or by relaxation.
EMOTION
BEHAVIOUR
PHYSIOLOGY
Date
Emotion
(0-100)
7 Dec Depressed
(70)
Situation
Negative
Thought
(0-100)
Alternative
Thought
Arrived
I didnt
do a
thing
right
today.
(90)
Its not
home
from
work
8 Dec Fed up
(80)
THOUGHT
MODIFICATION
Argument
with
colleague
I am
always in
the wrong.
(90)
true. I
made 5
calls &
cleared
my desk.
Were
both
contributing
to this/I
dont
usually
argue.
DEVIL
&
ANGEL
5 Fs
SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Formal
Informal
Company
Peer Support
Family
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Relations
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