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Stress Management
Stress management refers to the techniques used to control stress (Hiriyappa, 2013)
The techniques might include psychotherapy
In most cases, stress management is applied in the event of chronic stress
The major purpose is to improve a person’s functioning
Stress management basically refers to the methods used to deal with stress especially to reduce its effect
Through stress management, damage is avoided
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Levels of Stress
Acute Stress: This is the most basic level of stress where an individual is thrilled and excited
One of the most common symptoms is emotional distress
Chronic Stress: This is the highest level of stress
It is characterized by giving up in life
This is caused by loss of valuable property or a loved one
Stress generally comes in two levels
Acute stress is basically the lowest level of stress than can be easily managed
On the contrary, chronic stress is when it is at an advanced stage
Chronic stress leads to effects such as contemplation of suicide
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Goals and Objectives of the Program
The overall goal and objective of stress management is to improve the quality of life
It is noted that stress affects people negatively, therefore, stress management reverses the situation
In the acute level of stress, the program eliminates the problem thereby normalizing people’s lives
The major object of the program is to reduce and eliminate stress so that people can live normal lives
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Cont’d
Stress management enables the affected to make the right decisions
When is stressed, their decision-making abilities change
Through stress management, they can relax
This improves their mental and psychological states
They can make better decisions
Stress management is also aimed at relaxing the affected so that they can make the right decisions
A stressed individual is most likely to make a decision out of anger
They need to relax
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Populations and Respondents that Need this Training
The vulnerable population that needs this training involves the victims of the hurricane
They are directly affected and should be trained on how to manage stress
The non-governmental organizations also need it
This will help them in handling the affected
The victims of a disaster need to be provided with this training to enable them to manage their stress
Those who assist the victims should also be trained
This enables them to understand the victims as they take care of them
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Cont’d
Hurricane victims should be trained on stress management
Victims of a disaster are usually stressed
They need emotional and psychological assistance
This is achieved through stress management
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Implementation
Residents of the areas that will most likely be affected should be counseled prior to the event
Through this, they will accept the situation when it actually unfolds
This technique enables the probable victims to be more prepared for the disaster (Olpin & Hesson, 2015)
Prior to a disaster such as a hurricane, those who will be affected need to be counseled
This reduces the shock and stress when the disaster strikes
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Cont’d
After the hurricane, the victims should be further counseled at the evacuation centers
They need to be encouraged to accept the situation and build their lives once again
Through this, they will once more find their purpose in life
They will effectively manage their stress and move on
After the disaster happens, the victims come to the reality of the matter
At this point, they also need to be talked
This technique improves the effectiveness of the stress management program
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Enhancing Community Resiliency
The program will generally enable the community to manage stress (Cotton, 2013)
This implies that they will get back to normal life soon after the disaster
As much they the community will be affected, the members will be productive so as to sustain themselves
Stress management allows the members of the community to quickly resume normal lives
This implies that they will be productive despite the disaster
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Summary
Stress management is necessary in the society
People go through different situations and they should be assisted on how to cope up
Through stress management, individuals are able to resume their normal lives
It is necessary to have a stress management program in place
Stress is a reality in life
It is important for stress management programs to be put in place to make sure the stress is effectively dealt with
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References
Cotton, D. (2013). Stress Management: An Integrated Approach to Therapy. London: Routledge.
Hiriyappa, B. (2013). Stress Management. London: SAGE.
Olpin, M. & Hesson, M. (2015). Stress Management for Life. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
