Stress is your response to a stressor such as an environmental condition or a stimulus.  It is your body's method of reacting to a challenge.

Here we have occupational therapist, Gina Shimoda, in a conversation with host, Liana Shannon.  Gina will help you understand stress, how it affects your body and some strategies for dealing with it.

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Stress and Stress Management

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For reflection...

After you've watched the video, take a few minutes to reflect on the following questions.  Feel free to make some notes.

• What stood out to you? What surprised you?
• What will you continue to do to manage your stress?  What will you stop or do differently?

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Additional Reading

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Stress (Canadian Mental Health Association)

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