Managing Stress In Emergency Medical Services

by Seaward, Brian Luke

• ISBN13: 9780763712440
• ISBN10: 0763712442
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-01
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Written specifically for EMS providers, not only will this program alert you to the stressors in your life, you will also learn how to identify problem situations and how to effectively resolve issues to lead to a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle.

Table of Contents

The Stress of EMS	2	(11)
Closer Look at Stress	3	(2)
Good Stress and Bad Stress	4	(1)
Acute Stress	4	(1)
Chronic Stress	5	(1)
The Stress Response	5	(3)
Fear: The Flight Response	6	(2)
Use the Fight or Flight Response for Its Intended Purpose	8	(1)
The Role of the Ego	8	(1)
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing	8	(1)
CISD Dynamics During an Incident	9	(1)
CISD Dynamics After an Incident	9	(1)
Let's Talk about Burnout	9	(2)
Stress Strategies	11	(2)
Negative Effects of Stress	13	(17)
Emotional Stress	14	(8)
Post-Traumatics Stress Disorder	14	(1)
Symptoms of PTSD	14	(1)
Post-Traumatic Stress Relief for EMs Professionals	14	(1)
Stages of Death and Grieving	15	(1)
General Fatique	16	(1)
Anger and Frustration: The Fight REsponse	17	(3)
Boredom	20	(1)
Low Self-Esteem	20	(2)
Physical Effects of Stress	22	(4)
Aches and Pains	23	(1)
Stomach Troubles	24	(1)
Nervous Anxiety	24	(1)
Disease and Illness	25	(1)
Stress Strategies	26	(4)
Effective Coping Skills	30	(25)
Personal Coping Skills	31	(11)
Reframing Stressful Thoughts	31	(1)
Toxic Thoughts	32	(2)
Comic Relief: Humor Therapy	34	(1)
Hobbies	35	(1)
Journal Writing and Art Therapy	36	(1)
Creative Problem Solving	36	(4)
Dream Therapy	40	(1)
Time Management	40	(2)
Interpersonal Coping Skills	42	(7)
Communication Skills	42	(3)
Assertiveness Skills	45	(2)
Conflict Resolution Skills	47	(1)
Developing Support Networks	48	(1)
Stress Strategies	49	(6)
Relaxation Techniques	55	(22)
Physical Relaxation Techniques	56	(11)
Diaphragmatic Breathing	56	(2)
Progressive Muscular Relaxation	58	(1)
Autogenic Training	59	(2)
Physical Exercise and Nutrition	61	(5)
Music Therapy	66	(1)
Other Relaxation Techniques	66	(1)
Mental Relaxation	67	(5)
Meditation	67	(2)
Mental imagery	69	(3)
Stress Strategies	72	(5)
A Healtheir Lifestyle	77	(5)
The Big Picture	77	(1)
Purpose in Life	78	(1)
Letting Go of Stress: How to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle	78	(3)
Stress Strategies	81	(1)
References and Resources	82	(2)
Credits	84	(1)
Index	85