{"id":5400,"date":"2020-05-06T14:29:07","date_gmt":"2020-05-06T18:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monastere.ca\/non-classifiee\/stress-levels\/"},"modified":"2023-01-20T20:43:04","modified_gmt":"2023-01-21T00:43:04","slug":"stress-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monastere.ca\/en\/holistic-health\/stress-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress levels and adaptation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At some point in their life, everyone has had to experience stress on some level and face the challenges of adapting to it. We all have a loved one that we can\u2019t help but worry about as they go through a stressful period. The terms adaptation and stress levels have gained new significance in this pandemic, which has created new challenges for everyone. The Mod\u00e8le Int\u00e9gratif-Intervention<\/em> (integrated intervention model, or MII) developed by Doris Langlois examines the topics of adaptation and stress. Below are some of the findings of the model.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Adaptation<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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When a person encounters a new situation, they need to adapt to that situation. This means maintaining stability despite the stress produced by an unfamiliar situation. The actions and methods used to address new situations are called \u201ccoping mechanisms<\/strong>.\u201d Mechanisms for coping with new situations are usually learned from family members or other people in the person\u2019s immediate circle. However, coping mechanisms can also be developed by drawing on personal experience or the experience of someone who has lived through something similar. Observational learning (learning by observing and copying others) is one of the tools people can use to grow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Adopting a variety of strategies and coping mechanisms gives us the best chance to adapt to the different stresses that are likely to arise in one\u2019s life. In contrast, relying on few coping mechanisms or turning to the same ones over and over can perpetuate or even worsen existing stress. It\u2019s no wonder that sharing experiences is key to the success of self-help groups that have stood the test of time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The four levels of stress<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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What happens when one or more stressful events occur? How can someone contend with these challenges? Part of the solution to these questions lies in understanding the stress levels as defined by the MII.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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