Abstract
This paper examines the assessment of people suffering from bereavement and stress and the reality of persons who cannot 'cope'. After a review of the literature surrounding this subject, the author describes a research project to be carried out with informal written testimony from a random sample of 40 volunteer informants.

Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Review of Literature
Proposed Research Project
Interpreting Results
Last Remarks

From the Paper
"Bereavement Stress and Coping are familiar terms in English-speaking
countries as need modification to reveal the severity of symptoms and
the reality of persons who cannot 'cope'. Stage theories distort, as can
the under-estimation of anxiety, depression or more alarming symptoms
bereaved persons experience well beyond the acute or first year aftermath of loss. One needs awareness of postmodern societies a long average lifespan but also youth, midlife and serial bereavement as common phenomena. Inductive research, as in this paper's proposed project, should harvest the testimony of persons to survive bereavement, as other research must help human services professionals to become oriented to what bereavement stress can really entail, the nature of loss in the early 21st century.

Tags:delivery, empathy, suffering, reflection

Abstract
This paper examines what stress is, both positive and negative, looks at the history of how society has typically dealt with stress, and then discusses several of the commonly recommended coping strategies that are used in the mental health field.

From the Paper
"For many years, the mental health profession has studied stress and its impact on people. After watching how stress occurs, who it affects and what it means, experts have agreed that stress is an unavoidable fact of life. Following this decision, the experts then moved to define types of stress. Since it cannot be avoided, it became important to identify whether it is negative or positive and then figure out how to handle it. Today, the focus is no longer on denying its existence, but instead on developing coping strategies to lessen the negative impact it might otherwise have on one's life."

Tags:aggravations, risks, traumatic, reactions, change, acute, episodic, chronic

Abstract
This essay states that the Lazarus' model is a very concise theory that explains how individuals try to make sense of a stressful situation from the initial impact of the event forward. It details the primary and secondary appraisals implemented to assess the event and promotes the idea that coping resources held by the individual affected are utilized to assist in overcoming the experience. Through personal experience, the author shows that overall, the Lazarus Model provided a clear understanding of the experience and the coping mechanisms used, either consciously or unconsciously to cope with trauma.

Outline:
Description of the Incident
Description of My Emotional Experience
How Lazurus' Model Helps Make Sense of This Experience
The Aspects of My Experience Lazarus' Model Fails to Explain
How Lazarus' Model Could be Modified to Fit My Experience
Conclusion

From the Paper
"When assessing my coping resources via the secondary appraisal phase in Lazarus' model, I discovered my coping mechanisms were quite healthy. I was able to take control of the situation and the stressors involved by realizing that future harm of this nature could be avoided by ending the toxic relationship I was in. Further, I realized the challenges faced by experiencing such a trauma could be turned into positive benefits, as from this negative transaction, I received all the strength and knowledge I could glean from this experience."

Tags:theory, impact, appraisals, experience, conscious, trauma

Abstract
The paper relates that adolescents often experience a difficult time coping with stress because of their developmental stage. The paper looks at how Delaney (2006) states that stress refers to the sense that demands on the person are exceeding available resources, and stress and coping are linked. The paper then explains that coping skills are basically problem-focused strategies but include controlling emotion, cognition, and behavior. The paper notes that the hospital environment is ideal for teaching strategies to deal with stress but nurses have to be especially aware of the principles of teaching and learning. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how adolescents can learn to take a problem-solving approach. Research is first presented regarding adolescent coping and the best way to approach this population.

From the Paper
"Adolescents often experience a difficult time coping with stress because of their developmental stage. Delaney (2006) states that stress refers to the sense that demands on the person are exceeding available resources, and stress and coping are linked. Coping skills are basically problem-focused strategies but include controlling emotion, cognition, and behavior. Teaching and learning for the adolescent must correspond to their development (Delaney). The hospital environment is ideal for teaching strategies to deal with stress but nurses have to be especially..."

Tags:teens, stress, coping

Abstract
The paper looks at how a wide range of coping theories is available, however, all of the literature offers some variation of emotion- or rational-based theory as developed by Lazarus and Folkman. The paper discusses how their theory has been used successfully with cancer patients, patients undergoing rehabilitation, and people suffering with rheumatoid arthritis, and other chronic conditions (Sinclair & Scroggie, 2005). The paper notes that all theories are based in appraisal of the stressful situation as well as resources at hand. The paper emphasizes that no theoretical framework can be implemented into nursing practice unless it is in some way grounded in Lazarus and Folkman's model of stress and coping.

From the Paper
"A wide range of coping theories is available. However, all of the literature offers some variation of emotion- or rational-based theory as developed by Lazarus and Folkman. Their theory has been used successfully with cancer patients, patients undergoing rehabilitation, and people suffering with rheumatoid arthritis, and other chronic conditions (Sinclair & Scroggie, 2005). All theories are based in appraisal of the stressful situation as well as resources at hand. No theoretical framework can be implemented into nursing practice unless it is in some way grounded..."

Tags:stress, coping, theory

Abstract
In this paper, the writer analyzes two articles on the relationship between stress and coping. The writer presents detailed annotation (summary of findings, methods, relevance to nursing, conceptual framework, data analysis).

From the Paper
"The goal of the study was to determine what happens when an individual with care giving responsibilities is involved in a work role outside the home thus facing two often conflicting sets of demands and roles.
"The authors theorized that the type of disability with which the caregiver copes with may have a mediating effect on stress and coping ..."

Tags:stress, nursing, coping ability

Abstract
This dissertation provides a discussion on the issue of occupational stress within the teaching profession. The paper considers the major causes and definitions of occupational stress and then applies the academic theory and frameworks specifically to the teaching profession. In doing so the paper uses Feversham College as a specific case study so as to provide the opportunity to apply the academic theory to a real world scenario. The paper is aimed primarily at those in the academic community who have an interest in either occupational stress in the teaching profession or in general. The paper may also be of secondary interest to those working within the teaching profession either as a front line teacher or at a management level who which to gain an insight into occupational stress or how the issue may be dealt with in the work place.

Outline:

1.0 Introduction
1.2 Research Aims and Objectives
1.3 Rational
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Stress Defined
2.2 Causes of Stress
2.3 The Effects of Stress
2.4 Coping with Stress
2.5 Scope
3.0 Methodology
3.1 Research Approach
3.2 Secondary Research
3.3 Primary Research
3.3.1 Research Sample
3.4 Findings and Analysis
3.5 Ethics, Health and Safety
4.0 Primary Research
5.0 Findings and Analysis
6.0 Reflections and Recommendations for Further Research
7.0 Recommendations

From the Paper
"Recent years have seen an increased level of interest in the subject area of occupational stress both in the academic community as outlined in the literature as well as in pragmatic circles both in the form of legislation and increased interest from the business community. Despite the general rise in interest in the subject area academics such as Peterson (1999) still indicate that there is still not a wide consensus as to the nature and specifics of the condition. There is also still a large debate as to costs and benefits of stress whilst Lazarus (1976) indicates that stress manifests its self negatively when an individual has pressures put upon them beyond their individual copping levels, other such as Jee and Reason (1992) indicate that the absence of stress can lead to a lack of personal challenge and hence rather than seeking zero levels of stress it is much more beneficial for both employee and employer to find a middle balance."

Tags:stress management, teaching, teaching profession, burn out

Abstract
This paper discusses the issues involved with stress management. The paper outlines symptoms of stress and provides suggestions on how to avoid or deal with stressful situations. The paper describes different methods people employ for coping with stress. Various types of stress are illustrated.

From the Paper
"Stress occurs whenever an individual is faced with a tense or threatening situation that requires or demands adjustment and behavioral change. When stress occurs, it is vital that an individual learns how to adjust, failing which there is the very real risk of prolonged stress ultimately leading to psychological and physical disorders. Adjustment refers to the process of coping with stress by balancing our needs and desires against the demands of the situation and making decisions based on realistic options that are available (Understanding Psychology, Chapter 11)."

Tags:management, tension, headaches, anxiety, post-traumatic, leisure, relaxation

Abstract
This research is about stress during college. It discusses the various types of stress and how to cope with these pressures. It concludes that stress affects everyone in their everyday life and learning valuable tools to deal with such stress are important.

Outline:
Stress in colleges
Causes of stress
College students and stress
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Stress can be referred to as the manner in which one's body responds to any type of demand. Stress can be caused by experiences which can either be bad or good. When something happens around people and they feel stressed about it, they react through releasing some chemicals which give them more strength and energy. The chemical that people release can be good if it has be caused by physical danger but when caused by emotional reasons and they do not have an outlet for it, it can be a very bad thing."

Tags:Stress, college, medicine, health

Abstract
This paper is a stress analysis in table format. The headings for each column include stress triggers, physical reactions to stress, how to cope with given stress trigger and the changes needed to make for optimum health.

Tags:stress, analysis, paradigms of health