1. Stress and Stress Management Miss Hopkins

2. Warm-up Write down 3 examples of stress in your life. Write down 3 examples of stress in your life. Balloon activity! Balloon activity!

3. All About Stress Stress - the body’s response to changes Stress - the body’s response to changes Stressors - any person, place, or thing that causes stress Stressors - any person, place, or thing that causes stress –List 1 person. –List 1 place. –List 1 thing.

4. Types of Stress Eustress – a positive stress Eustress – a positive stress –List 3 examples. Distress – a negative stress, usually occurs over time Distress – a negative stress, usually occurs over time –List 3 examples.

5. Short-term Signs Headache Headache Pounding heart Pounding heart Poor concentration Poor concentration Tired Tired Frustration Frustration –Star the ones you have experienced *

6. Long-term Effects Heart disease Heart disease Depression Depression Digestive problems Digestive problems Skin problems Skin problems Increased risk of getting sick Increased risk of getting sick –Star the ones that are part of your family history *

7. Hassles Daily irritants which can lead to distress Daily irritants which can lead to distress Physical - demands we can see or do Physical - demands we can see or do –Competition (list 3 total) Mental - demands that involve thinking Mental - demands that involve thinking –Taking a test (list 3 total) Emotional - demands that deal with our feelings Emotional - demands that deal with our feelings –Fighting with siblings (list 3 total)

8. Rap/Poem/Song Identify the stress or stressor. Identify the stress or stressor. List 3 signs / symptoms. List 3 signs / symptoms. Explain how it effects your life. Explain how it effects your life.Rubric At least 10 lines. At least 10 lines. Does not have to rhyme. Does not have to rhyme. Include previous info in rap/poem/song. Include previous info in rap/poem/song. Be creative! Be creative!

9. Take a 5 minute stretch break Take a 5 minute stretch break

10. Stress Management The ability to handle stress in healthy ways The ability to handle stress in healthy ways

11. Techniques Reframing - changing the way you think about the stressor Reframing - changing the way you think about the stressor –School – pain in the butt, better future Plan ahead – make time to do the things you need to do Plan ahead – make time to do the things you need to do –List 2 ways. Relax Relax Laugh Laugh –How can you laugh everyday? Exercise/stretch Exercise/stretch –Releases endorphins

12. Activity Complete the crossword puzzle using your notes for help. Complete the crossword puzzle using your notes for help. Complete the “Don’t Sweat It” worksheet with your own information. Complete the “Don’t Sweat It” worksheet with your own information.