Pre-test on Stress Pre-test on Stress What is stress? What is stress? What causes stress? What causes stress? How can people deal with stress? How can people deal with stress? Is stress good or bad? Is stress good or bad? Does everyone have stress? Does everyone have stress? Is stress the same for teenagers and Is stress the same for teenagers and adults? adults? What are the types of stress? What are the types of stress? What is the biggest cause of stress? What is the biggest cause of stress?
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Pre-test on StressPre-test on Stress
What is stress?What is stress? What causes stress?What causes stress? How can people deal with stress?How can people deal with stress? Is stress good or bad?Is stress good or bad? Does everyone have stress?Does everyone have stress? Is stress the same for teenagers and adults?Is stress the same for teenagers and adults? What are the types of stress?What are the types of stress? What is the biggest cause of stress?What is the biggest cause of stress?
Let’s Not Stress Out About It!Let’s Not Stress Out About It!
Stress Management for Middle Stress Management for Middle School StudentsSchool Students
What is Stress?What is Stress?
The inability to cope with a perceived or real The inability to cope with a perceived or real threat to one’s mental, physical, emotional, threat to one’s mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-beingand spiritual well-being
Physical, mental or emotional tension or Physical, mental or emotional tension or strainstrain
An emotional or bodily reaction to physical, An emotional or bodily reaction to physical, psychological or emotional demands.psychological or emotional demands.
People and events do not cause People and events do not cause stress. stress.
Your reaction to people and events Your reaction to people and events is what causes stress.is what causes stress.
You allow stress to happen!You allow stress to happen!You allow things to bother you!You allow things to bother you!
Key PointsKey Points
Stress is a fact of life.Stress is a fact of life. Stress is the response to the demands Stress is the response to the demands
placed on us in our lives.placed on us in our lives. Stress can be positive/good.Stress can be positive/good.
– Can serve as a motivatorCan serve as a motivator– Can help us reassess our lives Can help us reassess our lives – Can help us look at and reorganize our thoughts Can help us look at and reorganize our thoughts
and plans.and plans.– Keep us at our best game plan Keep us at our best game plan
Key PointsKey Points
Stress can be negative/bad!!!Stress can be negative/bad!!!– Can cause health issuesCan cause health issues– Can cause persons not to perform at their Can cause persons not to perform at their
highest potentialhighest potential– Can cause a person not to reach his/her goalsCan cause a person not to reach his/her goals– Can cause a person to give upCan cause a person to give up
Stress and AdolescenceStress and Adolescence
Adolescence represents the potential to be Adolescence represents the potential to be one of the most stressful developmental one of the most stressful developmental phases in life.phases in life.– Physical changesPhysical changes– Emotional changesEmotional changes– Influence of peers and friends (peer pressure)Influence of peers and friends (peer pressure)– Feeling of wanting to belongFeeling of wanting to belong– Transition from childhood to teenage years and Transition from childhood to teenage years and
then on to adulthood then on to adulthood
Causes of Stress Among Causes of Stress Among AdolescentsAdolescents
Problems with peers (friendships; bullying, Problems with peers (friendships; bullying, not fitting in, relationships with not fitting in, relationships with boyfriends/girlfriends)boyfriends/girlfriends)
Family issues or problems with parentsFamily issues or problems with parents School related pressures (grades, school School related pressures (grades, school
work, organization, time management)work, organization, time management) Personal thoughts, feelings, behaviors Personal thoughts, feelings, behaviors
(getting into trouble, being depressed)(getting into trouble, being depressed)
Other Causes of Adolescent StressOther Causes of Adolescent Stress
GradesGrades Not making a teamNot making a team Illness or family health issuesIllness or family health issues Death of a loved oneDeath of a loved one Moving to a new school/communityMoving to a new school/community Trying to do too many activitiesTrying to do too many activities Financial problemsFinancial problems Unsafe living/learning environmentUnsafe living/learning environment
Adult Stress-Major eventsAdult Stress-Major events Below are the top events that cause adult stressBelow are the top events that cause adult stress
(based on Holmes-Raye scale) (based on Holmes-Raye scale)
– DivorceDivorce– Death of a spouseDeath of a spouse– DivorceDivorce– MarriageMarriage– PregnancyPregnancy– Purchasing a homePurchasing a home– ChristmasChristmas
Jail termJail term Death of close relativeDeath of close relative Injury or illnessInjury or illness Being fired/terminated Being fired/terminated
from a jobfrom a job Marriage reconciliationMarriage reconciliation RetirementRetirement
Internal Causes of StressInternal Causes of Stress
Not all stress is caused by external pressures or demands. Some Not all stress is caused by external pressures or demands. Some times stress is self-generated. Some internal causes of stress times stress is self-generated. Some internal causes of stress include:include:
UncertaintyUncertainty PessimismPessimism Self-criticismSelf-criticism Trying to always be perfectTrying to always be perfect Having a low self-esteemHaving a low self-esteem Having unrealistic expectations of oneself Having unrealistic expectations of oneself FrustrationsFrustrations DecisionsDecisions Social lifeSocial life
Stressful JobsStressful Jobs
Five Most Stressful Jobs Five Most Stressful Jobs (based on Jobs Rated Almanac)(based on Jobs Rated Almanac)
President of the United StatesPresident of the United States FirefighterFirefighter Senior corporate executiveSenior corporate executive Race car driverRace car driver Taxi driverTaxi driver
Stressful JobsStressful Jobs
Least Stressful JobsLeast Stressful Jobs(based on Jobs Rated Almanac)(based on Jobs Rated Almanac)
Medical records technicianMedical records technician JanitorJanitor Forklift operatorForklift operator Musical instrument repairerMusical instrument repairer FloristFlorist
Signs of StressSigns of Stress
Mental SymptomsMental Symptoms– Inability to concentrateInability to concentrate– Constant worryingConstant worrying– Having trouble thinking Having trouble thinking
clearlyclearly– Memory problemsMemory problems– Having trouble making Having trouble making
Fight or FlightFight or Flight(the body’s biological response to stress)(the body’s biological response to stress)
The body often goes through biological changes to prepare us for The body often goes through biological changes to prepare us for emergency action during stressful situations.emergency action during stressful situations.
When danger is sensed, the hypothalamus (a small part of the brain) When danger is sensed, the hypothalamus (a small part of the brain) sets of a chemical alarm.sets of a chemical alarm.
The nervous system then releases stress hormones, including The nervous system then releases stress hormones, including adrenaline.adrenaline.
These hormones quickly move through the bloodstream preparing us These hormones quickly move through the bloodstream preparing us to either flee the scene or fight it out.to either flee the scene or fight it out.
Heart rate increases and flow of blood to the muscles increase. Heart rate increases and flow of blood to the muscles increase. The digestive and reproductive systems relax because they are not The digestive and reproductive systems relax because they are not
essential to immediate survival in most of these situations.essential to immediate survival in most of these situations. It is not healthy to stay in this state for extended periods of time—may It is not healthy to stay in this state for extended periods of time—may
cause long term shut down of some of bodily functions and/or other cause long term shut down of some of bodily functions and/or other major health issues.major health issues.
Stress Management—How to CopeStress Management—How to Cope
Change the situationChange the situation– Avoid the stressorAvoid the stressor– Alter the stressorAlter the stressor
Change your reactionChange your reaction– Accept the stressorAccept the stressor– Adapt to the stressorAdapt to the stressor
Work on time management Work on time management Avoid unnecessary stressAvoid unnecessary stress
– Learn to say noLearn to say no– Avoid people who cause you stressAvoid people who cause you stress– Cut down on your “to do” listCut down on your “to do” list– Learn to prioritizeLearn to prioritize
Alter the situationAlter the situation– Change things so the problem may be avoided Change things so the problem may be avoided
in the futurein the future– May involve changing the way you May involve changing the way you
communicate with otherscommunicate with others Express your feelings rather than letting things build Express your feelings rather than letting things build
up.up. Be willing to compromiseBe willing to compromise Be more assertiveBe more assertive Manage your time better.Manage your time better.
Accept the things you can’t changeAccept the things you can’t change– Don’t try to control things that are out of your Don’t try to control things that are out of your
controlcontrol– Look at the bright sideLook at the bright side– Share your feelingsShare your feelings– Learn to forgiveLearn to forgive– Reframe problemsReframe problems– Adjust your standardsAdjust your standards– Adjust your attitudeAdjust your attitude
Adopt a healthy lifestyleAdopt a healthy lifestyle– Exercise regularlyExercise regularly– Eat healthyEat healthy– Reduce sugar and caffeine intakeReduce sugar and caffeine intake– Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugsAvoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs– Get plenty of sleepGet plenty of sleep– Decrease negative self talk and conversations Decrease negative self talk and conversations
with otherswith others– Take a break from stressful situationsTake a break from stressful situations
Stress Management-The bottom lineStress Management-The bottom line
Learn to love yourself and to have respect Learn to love yourself and to have respect for yourself and others.for yourself and others.
Stress is response to demands Stress is response to demands placed on us in our lives.placed on us in our lives.
Identify the source of stressIdentify the source of stress
Learn to PrioritizeLearn to Prioritize
Change how you handle things - Fix it or Change how you handle things - Fix it or Forget it (you do not have control over all Forget it (you do not have control over all
things)things)
Things that you do not controlThings that you do not control How tall you will beHow tall you will be Facial featuresFacial features WeatherWeather TimeTime Your parentsYour parents Your familyYour family When and how much you growWhen and how much you grow Your nameYour name Location of your homeLocation of your home AccidentsAccidents Natural disastersNatural disasters WarsWars RiotsRiots Gas pricesGas prices LawsLaws RegulationsRegulations DNADNA
What other people sayWhat other people say What other people doWhat other people do RaceRace DeathDeath Gravitational PullGravitational Pull Wild animalsWild animals Birth defectsBirth defects Day/NightDay/Night Plant rotationPlant rotation SunSun OceanOcean If other people like youIf other people like you The pastThe past HistoryHistory TidesTides TerroristTerrorist FloodsFloods CloudsClouds Events planned by others.Events planned by others.
REMEMBERREMEMBER
What we need to face stress is to think What we need to face stress is to think clearly.clearly.
The biggest cause of stress is you!The biggest cause of stress is you! Different things cause stress for different Different things cause stress for different
people.people.
RememberRemember
Some stress is alright, but to much can Some stress is alright, but to much can hinder your performance.hinder your performance.
Five stress control techniques areFive stress control techniques are1.1. BreathingBreathing2.2. Muscle relaxationMuscle relaxation3.3. Think positiveThink positive4.4. Accept and express feelingsAccept and express feelings5.5. Fix it or forget it!Fix it or forget it!
Ways to Manage StressWays to Manage Stress
Add balance to your lifeAdd balance to your life Don’t overdo any one part of your lifeDon’t overdo any one part of your life Accept who you areAccept who you are Take “time outs”Take “time outs” Exercise regularlyExercise regularly Watch your breathingWatch your breathing Walk moreWalk more Practice relaxation activitiesPractice relaxation activities Study daily in each subjectStudy daily in each subject Discuss problems with othersDiscuss problems with others
Let’s ReviewLet’s Review
What is stress?What is stress? What causes stress?What causes stress? How can people deal with stress?How can people deal with stress? Is stress good or bad?Is stress good or bad? Does everyone have stress?Does everyone have stress? Is stress the same for teenagers and adults?Is stress the same for teenagers and adults? What are the types of stress?What are the types of stress? What is the biggest cause of stress?What is the biggest cause of stress?
Our StressOur Stress
What are the biggest causes of stress for What are the biggest causes of stress for this class?this class?
Students need to make a list of what has Students need to make a list of what has caused stress for them this year.caused stress for them this year.
The student’s list will be put together to form The student’s list will be put together to form a long list that represents the class to see a long list that represents the class to see what the biggest cause of stress is for all of what the biggest cause of stress is for all of you right now.you right now.
What can you do about that stress?What can you do about that stress?
Causes for Middle School StudentsCauses for Middle School Students
GradesGrades After school activitiesAfter school activities CompetitionsCompetitions People watching you workPeople watching you work Messing up in front of Messing up in front of
othersothers Doing something newDoing something new Moving to a new schoolMoving to a new school Parents fightingParents fighting Girl/boy friend Girl/boy friend
problems/situationsproblems/situations
New experiencesNew experiences Sibling rivalrySibling rivalry Saying no to friendsSaying no to friends Peer pressurePeer pressure Getting into troubleGetting into trouble What you look likeWhat you look like Having to work fasterHaving to work faster No living up to No living up to
expectationsexpectations What others can you add?What others can you add?
