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Practical Stress Management for Respiratory Therapists Part 1: Understanding Stress and Mindfulness

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1.  What is Stress Management?
  1. Set of techniques and programs intended to help people deal more effectively with stress in their lives by analyzing the specific stressors and taking positive actions to minimize their effects
  2. The act of bringing your awareness to yourself and the present moment. It is the act of going inward to check in with your feelings and thoughts, as well as to notice what is going on around you
  3. Being aware and mindful of the positive aspects and moments of your daily life
  4. Type of mindfulness and positivity practice that allows you to take care of yourself, so you are better able to show up in the world to be of service to others and yourself fully
2.  What parts of the brain are affected by threats and stress?
  1. Cerebellum, Parietal Lobe, Amygdala, Temporal Lobe
  2. Parietal lobe, Temporal Lobe, Prefrontal Cortex
  3. Amygdala, Prefrontal Cortex, Hippocampus, Thalamus
  4. Temporal lobe, amygdala, hypothalamus
3.  What are the three responses from the amygdala?
  1. Flight, flight, freeze
  2. Fight, freeze, block
  3. Flight, fight, run
  4. Cry, flight, sleep
4.  How is stress perceived by the brain?
  1. It is not
  2. As a threat
  3. As a positive circumstance
  4. As an opportunity for mindfulness
5.  What are the 3 main types of mindfulness and positivity to try?
  1. Meditation, journal, movement
  2. Meditation, yoga, writing
  3. Meditation, mindfulness, talking
  4. Movement, walking, gratitude

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