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Gina Reid
I am 48 yrs old, living in the UK and have a very keen interest in all things Psychological. Psycho Therapies, Neuropsychology, and advancing Medicines in general.
Location UK.
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Ive already commented on this question. In regards to whom I would interact with first regarding The Toxic Triangle, I would say the followers as there are inclined to be more of them than leaders, ever increasing circles or a vortex of negativity will take time to rebuild, multiple complexities, who do you start with, yourself, on an observational basis...
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Thankypu, for an excellent,, informative and engaging course!
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My answer to the question is that I'm more aware of EI, I queried EI and IQ initially, the interplay between both, how a person cannot be simplified as being one or the other, as seen in the examples above of 2 very famous, successful people who operate very differently, there are no significant issues or changes of view for me personally as I've always...
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The Dark Triad, I have found this extremely interesting in terms of the dark side of Emotional Intelligence, it has all been extremely interesting, and a concept I will take forward.
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This shows how people put in positions of power or superiority do not possess or utilise their own EI effectively. How communication is vital, and employees need to be heard, and problems addressed and solved, a more cognitive approach when dealing with these situations has proven to gain better results, with a well organised happy team, working together job...
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The poll is interesting, actually I think all 4 are very useful in accessing our own Emotional Intelligence,, 39%acted on values? Really? People do what they think is morally right, I don't think so, not always otherwise there may be insufficient need for EI,, on this course these are the statistics so I accept them, 24%recognising patterns, important to...
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Machiavellianism,alongside Psyopatic and Narcissistic behaviour forms the Dark Triad... interesting.
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I don't have Lucid Dreams either, I think they're quite a phenomenon appearing in REM sleep stage when the pre frontal area is activated, Freud, Yung and others had their own views on lucid dreaming, which I find interesting. Lucid Dreaming is a very complex topic involving neurophysiology, neuropathology... and the interpretation is still ongoing for many who...
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I think we work with or see people with these kinds of traits everyday! In relation to the question development of strong teams may only serve as a platform for competing, resulting in more negativity. Enabling Leaders to change is difficult as they are already fixed in their ways and find a disbelief that you may be correct, characteristic dismissive...
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There are 2 emotions Cynthia's is Guilt and Jeffrey's is Anger. Both would be incredibly stressed. They're both juggling with their emotions in their everyday life, this would have a huge impact on both their areas of employment, they are at polarised positions yet both are suffering with emotional disress /tornent,, hence there is no immunity in terms of...
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I look at the balloons in the picture,, how they're held not too tight, yet with knowledge she is holding them yet not to worried if they go. I think there is something about letting go, we often cling to things that hold us back or are unproductive.. There is fear in holding on and fear in letting go. Its about recognition of our own emotions, cutting the...
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I think psychological flexibility is being able to be flexible with our Psyche. Its an ability to self assess not only ourselves but ourselves in different situations from a vatiety of perspectives, and to use those perspectives, feelings,mindfulness etc to allow us to be in a positive state or react in a state where in which we exercise our own emotional...
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Heart V Brain, they are two different things yet in decision making both are utilused, logical thinkers tend to use the brain whereas an emotional based decision is purely or partly made with our emotional content, stored in the mind, do we think with our heart, no, we think using our brain, processing information, we draw upon our emotions, empathy, etc, a...
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All three
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Impulse control can work to your advantage, low assertiveness in the work place places you at a bad advantage point, too much empathy too much indecision, a high score of perception puts you at risk of misreading people, and overreliance on emotions leads to bad decisions.. sometimes
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A great course, fantastic content, great comnents, although I think from the last multichoice question there I may be a narcissist)) no no looking forward
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I think this draws upon a comment I made earlier in which I said I don't really think public figures possess emotional intelligence, how could we accurately predict this, but as it is they show EI but a lot tend to have narcissistic traits,, and manipulate those around them, everyone is capable of this, being able to see it, recognise and acceot itvand change...
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I like the multipolar view that there is no concrete set or definition of Emotional Intelligence, rather a mixture of emotional regulation, temperament, information processing and aquiring information skills, because thats what EI looks at, emotion, emotional regulation or disregulation, processing etc, temperament , aquiring, learning new skills,, however,...
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Petrides model looks at traits, looking at how one traits in EI, Goleman's model looks at Ability, our ability to act quickly via the amygdala, and the Bar On EQ method is most lengthy but, not necessarily a better test, I think there isn't a specific one which is better, each ask different questions, some on the self, some on how we react to others...
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I like Goleman's theory we are born with a built in emotional intelligence which we see in action in the brains amygdala, when put into certain situations.
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In a pyschological sense this is really interesting. The TEI (trait emotional intelligence) questionnaire set up serves to give one insight into one's own EI. The categories Wellbeing, Emotionality, Sociality, Self Control plus the independent categories of Self Motivation and Adaptability are all key components which allow us to perform certain tasks in...
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In order to be aware of someone else one needs to be aware and present of their own self, emotional state. You need to be calm, look for visual, non visual ques, observe body language and tone of voice, also eye contact, evaluate, analyse, and step back before responding as to avoid a negative response to what is already perhaps an inflammatory situation.
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I think Emotional Intelligence is inate in the sense our emotions are inate, we can be genetically predisposed to levels of intelligence, however I believe EI can be taught, it is a learned behaviour constructed from life experiences both good and bad. There is no link as I understand it between high IQ and EI.
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I'm struggling to answer this as I don't believe public figures necessarily possess emotional intelligence. We only see what they portray in public, so how can we accurately predict their levels of EI? Certainly public figures possess good leadership skills, communication skills but are not privy to mistakes, misjudgements, I don't think I'm qualified to...
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I think that in every decision we have to make,its important to view the subject or be subjective in a logical way, an element of critical thinking is also used, however we need to look at the problem or question from various angles,, and in emotion we should pay close attention as attention to emotion is needed to validate your decision, as emotions and an...
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When one is placed in certain situations I think that Emotional Intelligence is a great tool to navigate around and puts a person in a better position to exert a more positive outcome.
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@ColinW Good Luck with it all Colin, sounds interesting.
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@ColinW Hi, there are a lot of conflicting reports on lucid dreaming,, there has been several studies where the patient is fitted with electrodes and given codes in which to answer questions but most were wrong,, I think 18%, none the less there was conversation during rem sleep as it were. I think it tends to improve cognition and creativity and what you...
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@ColinW I think its quite a phenomenon, and quite rare to have lucid dreams or frequent lucid dreams, whilst you are still awake. During dreaming I think sleep disruption would definitely occur, but it is a very interesting concept of the dream state v reality and the interpretation of dreams. I note your a sculptor and ceramisist, these subjects require a lot...
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Hi Colin, I think life is very unpredictable, and certainly that's a way in which to strategise and organise the mind when subjected to unexpected events. I think that builds resilience, and insight and the capability to emotionally process and counteract,and react or not! To view things with different perspectives, I think its quite organisational. Not...
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Pre Frontal Lobes are of fundamental importance,, the regulatory system, listening to the above seems a tad paradoxical, this is deeply rooted in evolution regarding freewill,, coming at a price, what does it all mean? Freewill comes at a cost as we can behave instinctively, subconsciously, the impact of this being unpredictabity on our lives, can it be...
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That's interesting I tend to like eg playing chess,, or shopping online, the getting it or winning a game is the' liking 'part but I do tend to' seek', to want more, even after I have it and I have done this to my detriment where I've win a lot of games and enjoyed that experience but intentions were to seek more, this is where it has a negative side. What you...
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I see Seeking and Foraging behaviour to have always existed, via limbic syestem where dopamine is produced, this implores us to look to, seek, to find, to search, finding answers, everyone will have a different perspective on their findings or experiences, it has changed in terms of evolvement, as things are constantly changing and evolving, but basic...
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@AngelaHarwood That makes sense, possibly the answer to the question)
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Mark Solms presentation to RCP in N. Ireland is fascinating. His insight and demonstration shades light on what was previously thought regarding the brain, in which when damaged or not present at all, the pre frontal lobes, the cortex, front, mid brain show no difference to people being aware and present proving consciousness and emotion still occurs, despite...
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The difference pertaining to the question stating there are elements of our everyday lives in which we automatically react or are on auto pilot,, when we perform such tasks without thinking, for me the fact that makes them mental is that we are using our brain,, subconsciously without knowing it, are of these tasks are already known, already stored in memory,,...
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Solms is not reducing the mind to the brain, as I understand it yet uses the term Neuropsychanalysis.. which is looking at the Brain, at Psychology and observing and understanding how the two are interwoven via Analysis. Although I try to separate a mind from a brain, it's difficult, CNS, controls brain, (stem and spinal cord) the mind and the brain are two...
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@AngelaHarwood Thats interesting, 'Feelings,' , again I would say... I would like to think so but that would be rather naive of me. What are feelings, sadness, happiness, pain,, pleasure,etc, they can all be altered by neuronal activity, brain function, environmental factors, they can be easily confused, altered by ego, misunderstood by the self, eg, Do I...
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@ChanaFaulkner-Douglas I agree, I think external thoughts, environmental factors, including people can influence our thoughts, although sometimes our thoughts override our morals, I think there is a dangerous element to thought, but it can be one which turns into a positive. Calculated risks are taken for eg. by Surgeons who use rapid decision making when the...
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@AngelaHarwood I don't have any hypothesis in particular, although my initial answer would be 'No.' I think that thought patterns are subject to change at any given moment, when thoughts appear, our mind analyzes then decision making is formed, reaction occurs. I think because there's an element of generalisation and overgeneralisation, also overthinking, our...
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@AngelaHarwood Hi, no I'm just using my phone at the moment, probably why.
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Eliza performs best when she is asked a question, she cannot initiate conversation, has limited conversational skill, is not cognitively wired
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One might determine how something has subjective experiences in this case, we are looking at artificial intelligence which excludes non verbal and physical attributes,, so something that is subjective would need to be open to subjectivity, eg to express emotion, to be audible, so you can hear it whether it is crying, laughing, talking, to look at movemebt,...
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It won't let me take the colour iq test.??
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Great explanation using the colour red, what I see and what others see even though we are looking at the same thing, colour, we see different, we view it differently, here he talks about tragectory and dimension to the occipital lobe which is responsible re vision, everything connects, yet it doesn't, how does one study what a mind is without bias, without...
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My question would have been if it was running in the course, 'Can you trust your own thoughts? "
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I think indeed Sigmund Freud and Carl Yung made significant or had a significant impact on the world of Psychology and Psychiatry today with reference to the unconscious, indeed it is impossible to not mention Freud within this regard, again in asking the question What Is A Mind?..
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I think in the future the advancement of artificial intelligence, although it has positive aspects could be a very dangerous thing, I had this question before, 'What is more intelligent a computer or the human brain, the answer was the human brain, it is far more superior and complex than any computer.
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I think this all makes for a subjective response to the mere question,, to look at the mind in a conscious state, where we think we are conscious and present in the moment,, unconscious, how we behave, to look indepth at our own thought patterns, intentionality,.. are we actually behaving, acting with intention or is that some superficial aspect, Freewill,,...
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The mind is very complex, so it makes it very interesting to me, each of us are unique,, psychological aspects intrigue me, people intrigue me, what triggers a mind,behavioural issues stemmed from neurological disorders or disease, the impact it has and how we have the capabilities to change thought patterns, behaviours or readdress certain behavioural...
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Intruguing Professor Solms, how an early childhood experience led to his own mind being challenged, changed, one which led him to question, evidently steering him into the psycho analysis and neurosciences field, psycho analatically profound.
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I found the Psychosomatic Medicine, 'Review', very interesting in terms of a lot more research needs to be done on the links in general between mental health and diet.
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I like the fact that DNA extraction is used in various ways, the value of its importance in the study of diseases and in implenting and developing new drugs, also in genomic sequencing and trace DNA in forensic sciences. It is a huge advancement in healthcare and diagnostics. Huge scientific breakthroughs have been made via the knowledge DNA brings.
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I think this course has been extremely thorough in explaining AD, it's degenerative effects on the brain, how it impacts the lives of the people who have it, and those around them. Most interesting the visual effect under MRI in which clearly atrophy is witnessed, amyloid, tau, how it completely disrupts cognition in multiple ways, the factors which attribute,...
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I don't think the general public have a clear understanding or awareness of AD, I think there tends to be an overgeneralisation and actual key symptoms are overlooked and often misunderstood. Perceptions will vary, primary carers, relatives will have a greater indepth experience and actual knowledge of AD. I don't think perceptions reflect the science,...
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Most interesting course, with further scope to develop. Great input from Lead Educator, Mentors and all involved. University of Leeds!
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Financial problems, patient hesitancy, low nunbers coming forward making it difficult to conduct trials, also ethical and issues with privacy due to big data. Techno stress also may incur due to ever changing though innovative technologies emerging.
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Research data has the power to change or improve lives on a widescale basis. Researchers need to establish credible results, peer scrutinising explores and exposes any flaws, and determine whether process proceeds or not.
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All research is beneficial even if findings are negative. Calculated risks must be taken in order to identify credibility, negative findings are still an answer.
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Very interesting regarding children and research, especially sick children. Decision making can be quick, hurried, influenced by parents perhaps trawling for a cure for their child. I think vulnerability is prevalent, and might lead to distress and disappointment. Furthermore the child and parent would all need a form of assessment, cognitive therapy to...
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It's important we gain consent for Legal reasons. Also the patient must understand and be 'informed' fully and possess a deep understanding of the pro's and cons of participating initally before accepting or entering into a trial. Guidelines are put in place for that very reason, to protect everyone, especially the patient, all criteria must be met.
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Being of Sound Mental Capacity, understanding the information given, being well informed and hence giving consent. It's about making informed choices on one's own personal treatment /care.
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Very interesting. Nazi concentration camps conducted brutal experiments,, killing, maiming, torturing. Deliberate experiments involving a range of horrific scientific experiments. I've read 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' which in itself tells of atrocities within the camps, not surprising for me, from a psychological perspective what makes DRs conduct and behave...
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Confuciius puts it very well. To understand the present you have to look at the past and vice versa. Thats gives insight and understanding.
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Good Research, focus groups, Randomised Trials etc only happen due to patient participation,, without people, research wouldn't happen As said patients bring to the table real lived experience of the subject which is invaluable to any researcher.
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Respect means looking at a person as a human being, in a non judgemental way, being totally respectful at all times, listening, understanding and understanding boundaries, there should be no hierarchy irrelevant as to your job title for eg. To respect religious beliefs, or traditions, taking every aspect if the persona into account, it is irrelevant as to...
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Compassion and Empathy towards participants /patients, is crucial. It is a vital component. Research hangs on patient participation, reassurance is needed and detailed steps should be taken informing them on each step of the process, as well as a continously monitoring process. Guidelines should be already in place,, giving researcher and participant a firm...
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Looking forward to 3.6 wk 3
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A scientific and biological approach, giving evidence based data to future women finding themselves in this dilemma. What good research does, it can give options, invaluable information. It is primarily up to the individual how to proceed.
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Big Data has the capability to enhance and extend research and its findings on a higher scale, ethically it has to be monitired, privacy policies must be adhered to. This is essentially a remote based R. C. T. online.
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Placebo/Randomised Placebo trials would seem beneficial due to large scale risks identified with any invasive surgery, in reducing risks associated with certain drug administration. Placebos are so important in drug development and pharmaceutical industry, apart from the ethical side which is equally if not more important. Dynamics, interaction will differ...
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I think Human Genomic Sequencing and its research and development are interesting , giving us an understanding of what genomics are, genomic medicine, finding cures for various diseases eg, cancer, parkinsons which unfortunately there us still no cure for,(parkinsons) ie. although there is huge ongoing research still being undertaken
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@EllieWatson Exactly, I think so, I don't think you can totally understand an illness on many levels unless you've actually experienced it or witnessed in very close quarters. Participants bring that knowledge.
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Great Glossary!
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Trial has evolved in such a way as to be more beneficial to oncology patients, Integration between patients and researchers shows research aiding patient outcomes.
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Research is the tool which allows insight into the clinical underpinnings of the subject, it invites an exploratory view,it conducts experiments proving drug efficacy,, therapies et , important for innovating diagnostic treatments and therapies, and is mapped in several phases stringently. There are guidelines which must be adhered to by those conducting the...
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Clear example of the benefits of clinical research. It helps to save lives. In the UK our universities are among the best in the world, achieving clinical excellence across the board, hopefully restoring faith in new drug trials and treatments available.
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I think patient input is invaluable, they bring different perspectives,new insights, each case may differ, symptoms may vary, so in turn bring different perspectives to researchers, hence broadening views and opening more exploratory routes. To know something you have to suffer, only from experience we gain knowledge, a patient provides detailed input which...
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Very important that research is always advancing in order to deliver new treatments and the best possible care.
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The 'robustness' rings true with me in a sense of the answers to the 'what if?' 'The research conducted must be thorough, ethical and findings must be strong enough to stand up to scientific, and public scrutiny in order for research to be worth any value. It's looking at statistics, placebos, patient care, and the very core details of the subject matter in...
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Excellent article regarding legislation, statistically how often is it used and successful,, one would hope it is utilised if the occasion arose. Too often people don't act, legislation is there to protect us, do not be afraid to use it!
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Coaching Model seems to be quite positive pertaining to focusing on the present, almost a continuing monitoring of developmental progress, with a purpose on positive appraisals would seem logical, and very beneficial as are CBT and Mindfulness also.
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Frontline /Keyworkers are all experiencing extreme levels of stress, now more than ever, most tertiary interventions would seem applicable, I cannot say to what percentage this is often carried out, too often things are not implemented or followed through rendering an already exhausted, burntout, person feeling even more helpless in an already ill functioning...
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Evidence based therapies such as CBT and Mindfulness are becoming more relevant not only in the workplace, but everywhere, there's a greater awareness of the existence of these very helpful aids.
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Under each category, there's an overall conveyancy to ensure employees are happy, roles are structurally composed in order to alleviate stress,, people must feel comfortable and adequately trained, induction must be thorough as starting a new job can be quite daunting, although at thw moment I would say this is quite a task with the Pandemic in place. A social...
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Exercise has proven to have a very positive effect on the brain. There are numerous stressors at work so important to implement selfcare, self love, self awareness into our regime. Highly stressful times currently for everyone with the Pandemic, subconscious effects occur, so important to recognise and step back, you cannot look after anyone else, or be...
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I don't actually like the 'Types', There are elements in each type that can form one personality alone. To stereotype, and I understand different personal types, however personality is very complex. For me it's more than type A and B, however if you put people with different personality traits in a room ofcourse there's going to be conflicts of interest, a...
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Mood Diaries or journals, Self assessment via companies, HSE Management tools, and Self /General Health Questionnaire can all be beneficial in identifying key symptoms, emotional states and allows an insight into the mind.Wriiten, manual transcripts in journals can help hit home that actual help is required. Disadvantages of all above could be, incorrectly...
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Everyone copes with stress differently, and will present differently. Some signs may be very obvious, in others quite gradual, good observational skills by co workers and perhaps an insight into one's own pysche may alert one at a primary stage, before progression to a much more severe mental state, key to note the physical state also, a reduction in moral...
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There's a definite correllation between high job demands, what is expected, how workers are expected to perform, often under pressure, depleting energy resulting in acute stress levels rendering personnel too ill to work, exhaustive demands, long hours, heavy workloads, an pressure on oneself to meet demands, to meet deadlines, with a self guilt, feelings of...
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All topics covered are significant, modelling concepts and each variations within, interesting.
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Dr's, Nurses, Surgeon, anyone who works under pressure, some thrive on stress and are very calm in highly stressful conditions. Although this question can relate to anyone, each deals with stress diffently, so each level of coping varies. Certainly keyworkers would be experiencing extremely high levels of stress, resulting in fewer workers,, increased demand,...
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Structural, Transactional, models would seem accurate, the Physiological and Engineering)/Stimulus all intertwine, all connect impacting mind and body.
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I think a more proactive and preventitive approach is key, observation,, risk assessment, new initiatives and bubble rooms can all be so invaluable in having a productive team, and can detect, assess, reduce the amount of stress too often gone unnoticed,, people expected to carry on under pressure. Stress seems systemic these days, and needs to be addressed...
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Mental Health, being aware of your own emotional and mental state, incorporating the physical state, recognising triggers, addressing situation, utilising coping mechanisms in various forns adapted to each individual or oneself.
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Ref:, Arthur(2005 :274) very interesting. The term stress is often thrown around and used frequently to a point the real meaning and understanding has become open to misinterpretation, frequently distorted and implications given a lesser value or non importance.
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One third of Doctors have a mental health disorder, but few seek help. No one is immune to stress or stress related illness.
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Stress, leading to Chronic stress has a huge impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Often dismisssed due to hectic schedules and current lifestyles, if not addressed early can quickly develop into more serious mental and physical health problems as mind and body are always connected. One influencers the other, important to recognise, and seek treatment in...
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@LuraneG Thankyou!
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@ManiM Thankyou
