This lesson discusses the difference between acute and chronic stress. When most people hear the word stress they immediately think of being overwhelmed or having a breakdown. However, there are two types of stress. Acute stress is a shorter burst of stress that can often motivate someone to do a task. Chronic stress can be persistent, overwhelming and cause many problems that affect a person’s short term and long term physical/mental health. This lesson will provide more understanding on the different types of stress and give members activities to do to learn how to frame good stress.
Objectives:
- Explain the difference between acute stress and chronic stress.
- Identify skills to reframe stress.
- Practice the ability to take power in some stress and slow down irrational thoughts.
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