Stress and Coping Skills
How might stress affect our physical health?
Stomach aches. Headaches. Lowered immune system effectiveness. High blood pressure. Poor quality of sleep. Others...
Who killed Sirius Black?
Bellatrix Lestrange
List three common physical signs of anger.
Clenched fists. Clenched jaw. Face gets red. Furrowed eyebrows. Others...
Are there different types of handstands?
yes
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?
Stress can make the symptoms of our diagnoses worse, or can cause the onset of a mental health episode.
What was the name of the tree Harry and Ron crashed their car into?
Whomping Willow
Think of the anger iceberg. What other emotions might someone be feeling that is hidden by their anger?
Embarrassment. Sadness. Guilt. Fear. Others...
What is a backbend?
it is something where your bend your back
True
Give three examples of ACTIVE coping skills.
Exercise. Taking a walk. Playing with a pet. Coloring. Cleaning. Taking a shower. Others...
Which type of bug is Ronald Weasley most afraid of?
Spiders
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.
What is it called when you do a cartwheel with no hands?
An aerial
Stress is always a bad thing.
False!
Exercise can be an example of good stress.
Give three examples of PASSIVE coping skills.
Taking a bath. Taking a short nap. Meditation. Praying. Reading a book. Others...
Which class has a different teacher every year?
Potions
Name one Anger Management Skill. Hint... anger management can be what you do to keep self-composure.
What is:
recognizing anger early/coping skills/taking a break/deep breathing/exercise/ thinking of consequences/visualization.
What is a backflip with knees up to the chest?
Back Tuck
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!
True or False: If someone is already stressed, they may be more sensitive to their triggers.
True!
What platform do students need to catch it from at King's Cross?
Platform 9 3/4
What is advice you would give someone to help with anger management.
Answers vary
Name A famous gymnast who was going to participate in the Team Olympics but decided not to in order to protect her own mental health
Simone Biles
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.