1. Today we’re going to chat about stress
Hopefully you as a teacher aren’t feeling like this today!  1

2. Stress Can be good or bad.
Stress- is a physical, mental, or emotional response to events that causes bodily or mental tension.
Can be good or bad.

3. 1. Good vs Bad? Good Stress is called eustress.
Stress that is not so good for you is called distress.
In this discussion answers might include it makes you work harder, feel proud about what you’ve accomplished and so on . Feel free to write on the slide using the smartboard 3

4. 2. Stress What causes stress? How do YOU react to stress?
-Write down what we brainstorm
How do YOU react to stress?
Physical – Fight or flight
Emotional
Psychological
Have students discuss with one or two people then have them share their best idea and write it on the smartboard 4

5. 3. Ways to Reduce Stress Improving Relationships Organization
Lifestyle Changes

6. 4. Four Key Ways to help with stress:
Diet
Exercise
Relaxation
Attitude

7. 5. Two Techniques
Deep Breathing
Visual Imagery

8. “Personality Test”
Take the “Personality Test”

9. 6. Personality Types: Type A Competitive Over achiever
Things done on time

10. Type B
Laid back
Flexible
Analytical

11. Type C
Detail oriented
Not assertive
Suppress wants, needs and desires

12. Type D
Negative outlook on life
Fear of rejection
Prone to depression