2. Scenario:  You walk into the classroom and I insist that you all immediately take your seats. I tell you to get out a sheet of paper for the oral exam that is about to take place on all the major body systems and how they are affected during flight or flight. This oral exam will be worth 250 points. After two minutes have passed I tell you to pass you papers to the front of the classroom. A majority of you have not completed the exam.

3. How would you feel?

4. Objectives for Today … 1. Explain 2 positive and 2 negative ways of dealing with stress 2. Explain 3 personal stressors and their effects 3. Explain 2 appropriate ways to express emotions and feelings

5. What is Stress? Stress is a person’s response to their environment. Stress can be either Positive or Negative. Positive stress is called eustress ex. Winning or Achieving Negative stress is called distress ex. Overworking or Losing your cool

6. What is a stressor? A stressor is an activity, event, or stimulus that causes stress. It can be physical, psychological or emotional. Home, School, Work, Friends ex. A heavy workload, financial struggles, or relationships

7. What effect does stress have on your…… Body Mood Behavior

8. …On your Body …On your Mood …On your Behavior Headache Muscle tension or pain Chest pain Fatigue Upset Stomach Sleep problems Anxiety Restlessness Lack of motivation or focus Irritability or anger Sadness or depression Overeating or under eating Angry Outbursts Drug or alcohol abuse Tobacco use Social Withdrawal

9. *5 Minutes*  You have 5 minutes to collaborate with your partners, and come up with 4 positive and appropriate ways that you can deal with stress, and you and 4 negative ways that you should not deal with stress.

10. Ways to deal with stressWays NOT to deal with stress Physical Activity Breathing Exercises Yoga Fighting Writing Talking to a trusted adult/friend Muscle Relaxation Counting to 10 Time Management Guided Imagery Drug use Alcohol consumption Running away from the situation Over/Under eating Overanalyzing Bottling up your emotions Lashing out on others

11. What are your stressors?

12. Let’s practice DEEP BREATHING!!!

13. Now how do you feel?

14. Let’s Review….

15. Homework  Write down any stressors that you now recognize you are experiencing throughout the day. Report how you are correctly using the stress management techniques you have learned in class to appropriately deal with these stressors.