Pima County JTED PRESENTS

Wellness: Stress

Analyze sources of stress and stress management techniques

Bellwork

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Think of the last time you felt stress. Write down the cause of your stress.

How did it make you feel? What did you do to cope?

Be prepared to share.

Objectives

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Define stressExplain why knowing what causes stress and how to cope is important

Identify situations that cause feelings of stress

Determine and discuss positive/healthy ways to cope with

stressful situations

Terminology

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Objective: Define stress

 

StressStress: Mental, emotional, or physical strain caused, e.g. by

anxiety or overwork.

Terminology

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Objective: Define cope

 

CopeCope: To deal

successfully with a difficult problem or

situation.

Terminology

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Objective: Define cope

 

Positive stressorPositive stressor:the excitement that

is felt by people when they are

confronted by a demanding situation

Terminology

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Objective: Define cope

 

Negative stressorNegative stressor:

the feeling of distress people feel

when they are confronted by a

demanding situation.

Effects of Stress

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... On your body

Objective: Explain why knowing what causes stress and how to cope is important

Effects of Stress

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... On your thoughts and feelings

AnxietyRestlessness

WorryingIrritability

DepressionSadness

AngerFeeling insecure

Lack of focusBurnout

Forgetfulness

Objective: Explain why knowing what causes stress and how to cope is important

Effects of Stress

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... On your behavior

Objective: Explain why knowing what causes stress and how to cope is important

Why is it important to know what causes stress and how

to cope?

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Objective: Explain why knowing what causes stress and how to cope is important

1. Write your answer to this question

2. Share your answer with a partner

3. Be prepared to share your answer with the class

Poster Rotation

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Objective: Identify situations that cause feelings of stress

1. Identify sources of stress on each poster.

2. After time in called (2-3 minutes per poster), rotate

to the poster on your right.

Sources

of

Stress

Coping with Stress

Exercise or take a walk (This is one of the most effective ways of dealing

with stress!!!)

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Coping with Stress

• Take time to think and relax• Read a good book• Work on a hobby• Play an instrument• Listen to music

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Coping with Stress

Be aware of foods you eat. Some foods with high fat, sugar, caffeine, salt and additives can contribute to stress!

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Coping with Stress

• Breathe deeply and use breathing exercises

• Talk with friends or family• Plan • Laugh• Spend time with friends

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Coping with Stress

Seek help from a parent, teacher or trustworthy adult if the stress gets to be too much!!!!!!

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Closure

On an index card, write down your top five ways to cope with stress.

 Challenge: Keep this

card handy as a reminder to yourself when you are faced with your next stressful situation.

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Create a reminder card:

1. Laugh

2. Listen to music

3. Breathe

4. Call a friend

5. Read a book