Managing Stress In Emergency Medical Services

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.

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

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