Evon Chiu 邱逸芳

Counseling Psychologist
What does stress look like?
 Moving
 Changing major
 Switching jobs
 Being involved in a relationship
 A break up
 Losing a family member
 Studying abroad
 Getting married
? ? ?
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The role of cultural adjustment
 Culture Shock
 Headaches
 Insomnia
 Backaches
 Lethargy
 Lingeringcolds
 Gastrointestinal upsets
 Cardiovascular problems
 Frustrated and angry
 Empty or sad
 Confused and inefficient
 Pessimistic
 Resentful
 Insecure
 Disinterested and Apathetic
 Depressed
 Family
 Partners
 Peer
 Professors
 Roommates
 Co-workers
 Generalized Anxiety Disorder
 Major Depression
 Panic Attack
 Bipolar Disorder
1. Positive Self-Esteem
2. Sense of Perceived Control
3. Extroversion
4. Optimism
5. Positive Social Relationships
6. A sense of Meaning and Purpose to Life
situation Automatic Feeling Alternative New feeling
thought (rate 0-100) thought (rate 0-100)
1.My
girlfriend
wants to
break up
with me.
2.I failed an
important
exam.
3.I might
have to
extend my
study.
How do you cope with stress?
A. Physical Style
B. Cognitive Style
C. Emotional Style
D. Behavioral Style
 Massage
 Eating
 Sweating
 Exercising
 Yoga
 Speeding
 Traveling around the island
 Reading
 Discussing
 Thinking
 Exchanging Thoughts
 Being inspired
 Small Group Discussion
 Reading Club
 Chatting and Talking
 Being fully accepted
 Being encouraged
 Crying
 Expressing
 Meditation
 Relaxation Exercise
 Spiritual Cultivation
 Playing with puzzle
 Knitting and Sewing
 Doing Lego, model
 Carpentry
 Shopping
 Going to the zoo/botanical garden
 Completing homework or a project
 Gardening
1. Increase self awareness on equilibrium
2. Watch out for burnout symptoms
3. Be mindful of stressors
4. Build a social support system
5. Apply your stress-relief style
6. Reach out for help
7. Build resilience
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!