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

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

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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

10. On your stress scale
List YOUR stressors in the appropriate space

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.

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

17. 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.

18. 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.