Welcome to our series of webinars for peer supporters.

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1 Welcome to our series of webinars for peer supporters. This webinar series is presented by members of the International Association of Peer Supporters (inaps) with generous assistance from Optum, without whom this series would not be possible. inaps is solely responsible for the content of the webinars. The webinar will begin at noon, Eastern. Thank you for your participation! Audio When signing into the webinar website, please be certain you enter a telephone number (without an extension) for call back. The audio portion of the webinar will be on your telephone. 2 Steve Harrington, Executive Director inaps 1

2 Peter Ashenden Director of Consumer Affairs OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions Contact Information T F Peter.ashenden@optum.com Steve Harrington, Executive Director inaps 2

3 These webinars may be recorded and made available on our website for future viewing. By joining the webinar you agree that your name, if you choose to provide it, and any interactions you have in the chat or during the Q&A session of the webinar may be included in the recording Thank you for your participation! Stress: The Deadly Plague Steve Harrington, Executive Director International Association of Peer Supporters With contributions from: Peter Ashenden Kathy Roaleen, Psychologist Steve Nawotniak, Occupational Therapist inaps Free Webinar # 13 June 20, 2014 Steve Harrington, Executive Director inaps 3

4 Webinar Format Please use the chat function to submit responses or ask questions. Stress: It IS a killer! Symptoms of stress: High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Obesity Lack of Focus Sleeping Problems Depression Compromised Immunity Steve Harrington, Executive Director inaps 4

5 Results! Diabetes More illnesses Strokes Heart Attacks Fatigue Other Issues Job Burnout Relationship Difficulties Compassion Fatigue Reduced Cognitive Function Moodiness Karoshima Death by stress! Steve Harrington, Executive Director inaps 5

6 Believe it or not Scientists have discovered that stress can cause damage to our DNA. This damage can make us more susceptible to a variety of health conditions, including cancer. Managing Stress First, recognize it is a common human experience. Stress was necessary when humans were faced with life-threatening situations. Sometimes, we induce stress in ourselves (i.e. roller coasters) but it is short-lived and doesn t have the negative effects of long-term stress. Steve Harrington, Executive Director inaps 6

7 Managing Stress Second, identify what causes stress in your life. What DOES cause stress in your life? Tell us in the chat box! Managing Stress What are the physical or mental consequences you have experienced? Tell us in the chat box. Steve Harrington, Executive Director inaps 7

8 How can you relieve stress? What works for you? Tell us in the chat box! Barriers What makes stress relief a challenge? Tell us in the chat box. Steve Harrington, Executive Director inaps 8

9 Facilitators What strengths, skills, talents, gifts or other factors can help you find and implement stress-relief strategies? Tell us in the chat box. Observations From what we ve discussed and what others have contributed, are there any patterns? Tell us in the chat box. Steve Harrington, Executive Director inaps 9

10 Questions and Discussion Last Words of Advice from a Stress Pro Managing stress may mean a lifestyle or workstyle change. Give yourself permission to take care of yourself. Explore supportive relationships that will help you and the other person (or animal) manage stress successfully. Steve Harrington, Executive Director inaps 10

11 Remember Stress DOES kill! It is important for us allto recognize and manage stress! A short quiz on this webinar is now available on the International Association of Peer Supporters website: If you complete the quiz, a certificate will be mailed to you (U.S. Postal Mail) in 3-4 weeks. Steve Harrington, Executive Director inaps 11

12 Our thanks to Peter Ashenden and Optum for their ongoing support of this webinar series and their dedication to quality in the practice of peer support. Steve Harrington, Executive Director inaps 12