Ep 240: The Anatomy of Acute Stress & Strategies to Manage It

We all experience acute stress. Sometimes on a daily basis. In this episode Jeremy breaks down acute stress and talks about the anatomy and physiology of stress. He reviews a theory on how highly stressful situations can affect our thinking and performance. He also points out how a certain amount of acute stress is actually helpful.

 

Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:

• The anatomy of stress – what role does each part of the body play? (4:08)
• A theory of the psychology and physiology of stress. (11:01)
• The right amount of stress can actually be a motivator and enhance performance. (13:48)
• The BVM acronym provides strategies for handling stress. (15:45)

 

Resources:

• David Grossman –On Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace by Lt.-Col. Dave Grossman and Loren W. Christensen, PPCT Research Publications, 2004.
• A good site to see a representation of Grossmans’ Graph of how stress affects one’s psychological and physiological response: https://www.cdnfirefighter.com/stress-management-5807/
• Marcus, Hani, et al. (2013). Practice makes perfect? The role of simulation-based deliberate practice. Neurosurgery 72:A124-A130.
• Bramson, Rachel, et al. (2011). Comparing the effects of mental imagery rehearsal and physical practice. Annals of Behavioral Science and Medical Education, Vol. 17, No. 2, 3-6.

 

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