1. Learning Target: Success Criteria: Entry Task:
Please Have out the following: Pen/Pencil Entry Task Sheet One sheet of paper Planner
Learning Target:
I can identify my daily stressors and understand their influence on my life
I can develop a plan to deal with my stress in a healthy, positive manner
Success Criteria:
Identification of Coping Styles
My Daily Life Stressor
Entry Task:
Record your top 5 things that stress you out.

2. STRESS!!!!
What stresses you out?

3. What is stress? The body’s and mind’s reaction to a demand or threat
Stress can be minor and go unnoticed, or major and drastically affect your life!

4. What is a stressor? Something that causes stress!
Causes a stress response in your body
Different types of stressors
Noises, people, objects, places, events, situations, etc.

5. Stress can be positive or negative!!
DISTRESS
EUSTRESS
Negative stress
Caused by too much pressure or trauma
Occurs when someone does not know how to cope with a stressor
Positive stress
Can help you reach goals
Makes a person feel in control

6. How a person reacts …. DISTRESS EUSTRESS Nervous Forgetful Frightened
Confused
Unsure
Alert
Focused
Motivated
Energized
Confident

7. SHORT TERM PHYSCIAL SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
Faster Heart Beat
Increased Sweating
Cool Skin
Cold Hands & Feet
Feelings of Nausea, or “Butterflies in Stomach”
Rapid Breathing
Tense Muscles
Dry Mouth
A Desire to Urinate
Diarrhea

8. Physical Disorders
Emotional/Behavioral
High Blood Pressure
Migraine & Tension Headaches
Ulcers
Colds & Flu
Muscle Tension Problems
TMJ Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue
Depression
Possibly Cancer & Arthritis
Anxiety
Panic Attacks
Depression
Conduct Disorders
Eating Disorders
Alcoholism
Drug Addiction
Hyperchondricism

9. Stress Interventions Eliminate Stressor Use Selective Awareness
Use Relaxation Techniques:
Meditation
Progressive Relaxation
Body Scanning
Autogenic Training
Humor Therapy
Yelling & Crying
Art Therapy
Music Therapy
Stress Management Techniques:
Time Management
Participate in Physical Activity
Be Physically Healthy
Use a Support Group
Have a Spiritual Connection
Get Professional Help

10. Don’t Drop the Ball

11. Problem Solving Your Stress
On a blank piece of paper list all the stressors you can think of that currently cause you stress.
Don’t hesitate and analyze – just write!
From your list, determine the 5 most stressful stressors and star/circle them.

12. Label your top 5 stressors:
NC: those that you have no control over
$: those that are important to you
- : those that are of little importance to you
 : those causing you to worry or lose sleep
 : those you spend little time worrying about
For each answer YES or NO:
Are the benefits greater than the stress it will create to deal with the stressor?

13. Now look over your responses and in a paragraph complete the following:
The most significant thing I learned about my stressors is that ……………..
Now that I know that ………………….

14. Mental Relaxation
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Progressive muscular relaxation 0
Goal Setting

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