1. Stress & Coping Mini Lesson

2. Objectives Define stress and describe how it impacts our bodies and brains Identify stressors Explore ways to cope with stress

3. Stress How we assess and respond to environmental threats Stressors – stimuli that we perceive as endangering our well-being Physical Psychological

4. Types of Stressors Daily hassles Life changes - Holmes & Rahe LCU’s Catastrophes

5. Stress & Body ALARM Sympathetic Nervous System RESISTANCE Cortisol EXHAUSTION Spent ! Migraines, asthma, insomnia, hypertension Weakened immune system Depression & Anxiety (cycle) Heart disease Cancer

6. Think-Pair-Share Think of a time in your life where you’ve been stressed. Explain your reaction to this event according to the GAS framework. Identify each stage with your accompanying physical, emotional, and cognitive experiences. Event Alarm Resistance Exhaustion

7. Coping Skills Problem Solving Strategies Resiliency Emotional Support & Self-Regulation Time Management & Behavior Modification Relaxation, Meditation Exercise, Diet, Sleep