Triggers
What is a trigger (stressor)
Something that causes a strong emotional reaction.
Name one coping skill you learned today
- five finger breathing
- butterfly taps
- 54321 grounding
What is eustress
Stress that helps us grow or do our best.
What is one body clue that shows you may be stressed?
Fast heartbeat, sweaty hands, stomachache, or tense muscles.
Name one trigger students might experience at school.
Why do coping skills help?
They help calm our body and mind so we can think clearly.
What is distress
Stress that feels overwhelming or difficult to manage.
True or False: Our bodies often show signs of stress before we notice it in our thoughts.
True
True or False: Everyone has different triggers.
true
Name a coping skill you can use when you feel angry.
Deep breathing, counting, taking space, or talking to a trusted adult.
Feeling excited before a soccer game is usually what kind of stress?
Eustress (positive)
Name three body clues that can happen when you are worried.
Butterflies in your stomach, shaky hands, fast breathing, or headache.
A student gets very upset when someone laughs at their work. What might the trigger be?
Feeling embarrassed or being laughed at.
True or False: Coping skills only work for adults.
false
Feeling overwhelmed because you have too much homework is usually what kind of stress?
Distress
What are the four categories of symptoms we learned about
Cognitive
Behavioral
Physical
Emotional
You notice that loud noises in the classroom make it hard for you to focus and you start feeling overwhelmed. What is the trigger?
The loud environment
Name two coping skills you could use before a presentation if your heart is racing.
Five finger breathing
54321 grounding
You feel nervous but excited before trying out for the school play. Is this eustress or distress, and why?
Eustress, because the stress is motivating and helping you prepare.
Your hands are sweaty, your heart is pounding, and your stomach feels tight before a test. What are these called?
Body clues or signs of stress.