Stress
How might stress affect our physical health?
Stomach aches. Headaches. Lowered immune system effectiveness. High blood pressure. Poor quality of sleep. Others...
Give an example of one NEGATIVE coping skill.
Hitting/punching. Reckless driving. Drinking (excessive) alcohol. Smoking. Drugs
List three common physical signs of anger.
Clenched fists. Clenched jaw. Face gets red. Furrowed eyebrows. Cry
True or False: We are all aware of our own triggers.
False!
Sometimes even we don't understand what upsets us or makes us angry, or why that is.
Coping skills are the same as self-care activities.
False!
They can be the same activities, but they may be done at different times.
How can stress effect our mental health?
High blood pressure, Heart disease, Diabetes, Obesity, Depression or anxiety, Skin problems, such as acne or eczema
Give an example of one POSITIVE coping skill.
Write, draw, paint, photography;Play an instrument, sing, dance, act; Take a shower or a bath; Garden; Take a walk, or go for a drive; Watch television or a movie; Watch cute kitten videos on YouTube; Play a game; Go shopping; Write, draw, paint, photography; Play an instrument, sing, dance, act; Take a shower or a bath; Garden; Take a walk, or go for a drive; Watch television or a movie;
What is anger?
A secondary emotion
Which of the five senses can be affected by triggers?
All of them!
Sight, taste, touch, hearing, and smell.
Some people don't have any triggers.
False!
Everyone has triggers. However, some people are better at controlling their reactions to their triggers than others.
Name the two types of stressors.
Distress and Eustress (Positive and Negative)
Give three examples of ACTIVE coping skills.
Exercise. Taking a walk. Playing with a pet. Coloring. Cleaning. Taking a shower. Others...
Define what a "trigger" is.
A trigger is anything that causes us to feel emotionally reactive, though it is usually associated with causing a negative feeling such as sadness or anger.
Stress is always a bad thing.
False!
Exercise can be an example of good stress.
How does stress affect emotional health?
irritability or aggression, a feeling of loss of control, insomnia, fatigue or exhaustion, sadness or tears, concentration or memory problems, or more
Give three examples of PASSIVE coping skills.
"It's awful and I feel that it overwhelms me,”
“I pray to God it won't last long,”
“I know someday someone will be here to help me and it will go away for awhile.
What is an anger Cue?
A Physical feeling in your body that indicates your are upset.
Give an example of one of your triggers for anger AND one of your triggers for depression.
Thank you for sharing!
I can learn how to live with my triggers.
True!
Learning stress management techniques, coping skills, and self-care routines can help us all respond more effectively to triggers!
What are things that causes stress?
Getting married or divorced, Starting a new job, The death of a spouse or close family member, Getting laid off, Retiring, Having a baby, Money problems, Moving, Having a serious illness
Give three examples of a SOCIAL coping skill
Going to therapy (group). Calling a friend; Write a note to someone you care about; Use humor; Care for or play with a pet; Role-play challenging situations with others; Encourage others.
Give three examples of how a person may respond to a trigger.
Fight, flight, or freeze.
False!
For some people, anger can look like yelling and hitting. For others, it may look like crying. For others still, it may look like shutting down.