Terms
This is a good kind of stress, like the kind that motivates us to do positive things
What is Eustress?
an activity that helps you connect with the here-and-now. For example, focusing on one of five senses.
What is a Grounding activity?
Using stress balls, other other squishy items to relieve stress.
What is relieving physical tension?
When my heart starts beating fast and my jaw clenches and my fists tighten , these could all be ___ signs that I have been triggered
What is physical?
This is the bad kind of stress that interrupts our thoughts and normal daily functioning.
What is Distress?
Sitting or standing in a relaxed way, while listening to soothing sounds, or music is an example of...
What is meditation?
Exercising, playing a sport, moving around are all all examples of...
What are physical ways to reduce stress?
When my feelings seem to be extreme and out of control that could be a ____ sign that I have been triggered.
What is emotional?
The combination of worried thoughts, fear, and tension in our feelings and bodies.
What is Anxiety?
What are breathing exercises?
Journaling and or writing letters to ourselves or others can help us with this.
What is emotion regulation?
These can be short and recurring memories of things in the past that still hurt or scare us.
What are flashbacks?
A strong, consistent fear of being watched and judged by others.
What is Social Anxiety?
An ancient Hindu practice thats includes stretching and breathing in several different ways in order to get your mind and body working together toward relaxation.
What is Yoga?
Your parent, sibling, teacher, and guidance counselor are all examples of ____ that you could have.
What is support?
Triggers can help us understand how to better ____ with our emotions.
What is cope?