Coping w Stress
- 2. Where does stress come from? Thinking about the future!
- 3. What is Stress? What does stress look like in your life?
- 4. Examples of Stress Running late Fighting with family Peer drama Lack of preparation Poor grades Family issues Having no money Feeling targeted Feeling alone
- 6. How do you cope with stress? What works for you? What doesnt work for you?
- 7. Coping with Stress Whats Healthy? Music Deep breathing Positive thinking Talking to someone you trust Consulting your doctor or counselor Go on a walk Video games Exercise / Sports Hobbies Whats Unhealthy? Drugs and alcohol Over-eating / Under-eating Masking stress with sex / romance Isolating / not talking about it Pretending like everything's okay Hurting ourselves Hurting someone else Engaging in risky behavior Cursing and screaming at people
- 9. Diaphragmatic Breathing (Breathing through the belly)
- 10. GUIDED IMAGERY (finding your happy place)
- 11. Negative Thinking Creates Stress!
- 12. Mindful Hand Awareness Exercise
- 15. Full Sensory Awareness Exercise Wherever you are, just stop and look around when safe to do so. Become aware of everything that your sense pick up How do you feel? Do you feel over-stimulated? Do you feel anxious? Make a mental note and keep observing without judgement
- 16. Take Away Practice! What is one coping skill you learned in this lesson that you will try the next time you are stressed?