Pima County JTED PRESENTS Wellness: Stress Analyze sources of stress and stress management techniques
Jan 09, 2016
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