Pick up papers from front table Turn in Resolving Conflict-Version B if you did not finish is last class and then turn in

WHAT IS STRESS??? CAN YOU SEE STRESS? CAN YOU TOUCH STRESS? IS “STRESS” EVEN REAL?

WHAT IS STRESS? Our emotional and/or physical response to a stressor Positive (excited, focused, energized.) Negative (nervous, anxiety, upset, anger)

What is a stressor? A Stressor is the thing causing us to feel stressed

Common Stressors (things that cause stress) Homework, tests, projects Siblings Being over-scheduled Being sick Going on vacation Getting pressured to do something negative Being late Game/match/meet Being called on in class Pets Roller Coasters Trying something new Not enough sleep Conflict with friends Making mistakes Being in a dangerous, destructive or disturbing situation Circle on your paper common stressors your experience

Signs of Stress (S.O.S.) Heart beats faster Feeling nervous, worried or scared Can’t sit still, tapping Belly hurts, butterflies in stomach Shaking, sweating/sweaty hands Feeling unhappy Trouble concentrating/harder to think Gittery Eat more/less Biting nails Poor impulse control Can’t sleep/sleep too much Muscle tension Getting in fights with friends and family Circle on your paper common signs of stress you experience

Dealing with Stress in Healthy Ways BEFORE STRESS HAPPENS (prevent stress from happening) Eat well Get enough sleep Manage time Visualize success (see yourself being successful) Exercise Talk about feelings Do healthy things you enjoy Organize Put things away

Dealing with Stress in Healthy Ways DURING STRESS (in the moment) 3 deep breaths Count to 10 Walk away Ask for help/trusted adult Organize self Make a list ( a to do)

Dealing with Stress in Healthy Ways AFTER Stressful situations (after event happens) Congratulate yourself Get rest Move on! Do something fun Do something physical ****the ways you currently try to manage your stress

On your stress scale List YOUR stressors in the appropriate space

Day 2 of Stress Pick up ½ sheet study guide Write in agenda book-Study for test on: Day 1-Wednesday 10-19 Day 2-Thursday 10-20

FINISH “My Stress Scale” (in your stress notes packet) Day 2 of Stress FINISH “My Stress Scale” (in your stress notes packet) Share what you put with your table when you are done

Health unit test on Friday! SEE STUDY SHEET Positive vs. negative risk Listening skills Assertive skills ICE IBEAR-be able to use and know 4 things to think about when making a decision making 4 rules to good decision making Conflict resolution I statements (know formula) Stress management

Let’s Review Discuss at your table What is stress? Name 3 stressors What are signs of stress? (SOS) Give some examples of emotional responses Give some examples of physical responses Discuss at your table What is stress? Name 3 stressors

Read scenario and answer below 2 questions Johnny is taking a test and is his mind went blank on the answer to 2 questions. He is starting to sweat, shake his leg and he is having trouble concentrating. Which stress management strategy would work best? One to help with BEFORE, DURING or AFTER? Circle one. 2. Name one strategy that might help? ____________ 3. Underline, in the story, the stress responses the person had emotionally or physically.

Now…. Complete the 2-4 with a friend You will have 10 minutes to complete

Read scenario and answer below 2 questions Sam was walking in the hallway when she saw her crush. She immediately became nervous, face got red, and heart rate went up. She was so flustered that she tripped over her own feet!!! For the rest of the day she could not concentrate because she is POSITIVE her crush saw her and thinks she is an idiot! Which stress management strategy would work best? One to help with BEFORE, DURING or AFTER? Circle one. 2. Name one strategy that might help? ____________ 3. Underline, in the story, the stress responses the person had emotionally or physically.

Read scenario and answer below 2 questions Mason is super nervous about the ELA state tests tomorrow. He wants to do well on them but gets so nervous he can’t sleep the night before and feels sick to his stomach. He feels like he should study, but has no idea what he should study. Which stress management strategy would work best? One to help with BEFORE, DURING or AFTER? Circle one. 2. Name one strategy that might help? ____________ 3. Underline, in the story, the stress responses the person had emotionally or physically.