"psychotherapeutic" - 1 õppematerjal

Kvalitatiivne uurimustöö Emotsioonide regulatsioon ja stress

. 1 Although little research to-date has examined the specific effects of ER as measured by e.g. HER and DAR on the physiological stress response, Mohiyeddini and colleagues have reported that hedonistic emotional states link to lower cortisol, epinephrine and nor-epinephrine levels after stress (Wirtz et al., 2006) . Thus further studies in this area would increase our understanding of the emotional regulation of the physiological response and lead to better psychotherapeutic interventions and / or management of the damaging stress response. 1.3 Stress and physiological factors. Organisms respond to stress with secretion of neuroendocrine mediators. These hormones interact with physical, cognitive and emotional processes. (Steptoe et al., 2007; Herbert et al., 2006; De Kloet et al., 2005; Kiecolt-Glaser et al., 2003; Rohleder et al., 2002,). Psychological and other forms of stress influence the sympathetic