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Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps

Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. Operational Stress Control Part 1. Objectives. Define stress. Define terms associated with stress. Identify the causes of stress. Explain the Stress Continuum Model.

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Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps

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  1. Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Operational Stress Control Part 1

  2. Objectives • Define stress. • Define terms associated with stress. • Identify the causes of stress. • Explain the Stress Continuum Model. • Recognize common reactions in self and others to operational stress as identified in the Stress Continuum Model. • Apply Stress Continuum Model in different examples.

  3. Definition of Stress Dictionary’s: Stress is a mental, emotional or physical strain or tension Navy’s Definition: The process by which we respond to challenges to the body or mind.

  4. Stress • Stress is something everyone experiences daily, and is. • A normal part of life • Any demand on the mind or body • A natural reaction to everyday challenges • Stress is a double-edged sword. It can: • Provide an opportunity for growth • Wear you down

  5. Adapting to Stress Leaders and Shipmates can help Sailors and Marines adapt to stress by providing: Tough realistic training Knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to help build resilience to stress related problems

  6. Resilience Resilience is the ability to recover from, adjust to, and bounce back from misfortune or change.

  7. Causes of Operational Stress

  8. Causes of Stress – Internal • Internal • Emotions • Decisions • Physical • Thoughts

  9. Causes of Stress – External • External • Relationship • Social • Environment • Work • Spirituality

  10. Stressor Stress Continuum Model

  11. Stressor Stress Continuum Model

  12. Healthy: The Ready Green Zone

  13. Healthy: The Ready Green Zone

  14. Healthy: The Ready Green Zone

  15. Healthy: “Staying Green” (Ready)

  16. What is a “Stress Reaction”? Temporary, mild physical or mental distress

  17. Stressor Stress Continuum Model

  18. Recognizing Stress:The Yellow Reacting Zone

  19. Recognizing Stress:The Yellow Reacting Zone

  20. Recognizing Stress:The Yellow Reacting Zone

  21. The Yellow Reacting Zone Successfully handling a stressful event builds resilience

  22. Case Study Personal Fitness Test

  23. Stressor Stress Continuum Model

  24. Stress Injury Mechanisms

  25. Recognizing Stress Injuries:The Orange Injured Zone

  26. Recognizing Stress Injuries:The Orange Injured Zone

  27. Recognizing Stress Injuries:The Orange Injured Zone

  28. The Orange Injured Zone

  29. Stressor Stress Continuum Model

  30. Recognizing Stress Illnesses:The Red Ill Zone ALL stress illnesses MUST be referred to Medical for evaluation

  31. Stressor Stress Continuum Model The Goal of Navy OSC is to move towards GREEN

  32. Scenario

  33. Scenario: Part 1 • Midshipman Smith has finished spring semester finals at the university. • Midshipman Smith is ready for summer cruise. • What zone do you think Midshipman Smith is in?

  34. Scenario: Part 1 • Midshipman Smith may be in the Green Zone. • Green Zone signs: Calm and steady

  35. Scenario: Part 2 • Midshipman Smith has started week 1 of summer cruise and is currently at sea. • Midshipman Smith has just received a Red Cross message that Grandma Smith has suffered a stroke. • Midshipman Smith is anxious and is now cutting corners at summer training. • Since Grandma Smith was not the primary caregiver, Midshipman Smith is unable to go home. • What zone do you think Midshipman Smith is in?

  36. Scenario: Part 2 • Midshipman Smith is the Yellow Zone. • Yellow Zone signs: Anxious and cutting corners on the job

  37. Scenario: Part 3 • Midshipman Smith is now in week 2 of summer cruise. • Midshipman Smith has just received a second Red Cross message stating that Grandma has died. • Midshipman Smith is unable to sleep, is having vivid nightmares, and is feeling guilty about not seeing Grandma. Midshipman Smith will not be able to attend the funeral. • What zone do you think Midshipman Smith is in?

  38. Scenario: Part 3 • Midshipman Smith is the Orange Zone. • Orange Zone signs: Unable to sleep, having vivid nightmares, and feelings of guilt

  39. Stressor Scenario Summary This scenario showed how an individual can rapidly move from the Green toThe Goal of the Yellow Zone and end up in the Orange Zone. Navy OSC is to move towards GREEN

  40. Summary Now that you have completed part one of the NROTC – OSC Module, you should be able to: Define stress. Define terms associated with stress. Identify the causes of stress. Explain the Stress Continuum Model. Recognize common reactions in self and others to operational stress as identified in the Stress Continuum Model. Apply Stress Continuum Model in different examples.

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