Physical Health
How many hours of sleep per night do you need?
8 to 10 hours
What is stress?
Feelings of tension, anxiety, discomfort, etc. Stress is your body reacting to a challenge or demand
What are some emotions or feelings you might experience during the day?
Happiness and excitement (hopefully), anger, frustration, sadness, etc.
What is an example of peer pressure?
It's important to recognize when something does not align with your values and to find help when needed.
What kind of music is usually the most relaxing for you?
Music can be a great distraction and help support emotional processing.
Why is hydration important?
To regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, prevent infections, deliver nutrients to cells, and keep organs functioning properly.
How can you reduce feelings of stress?
Deep breaths, exercise, take a brain break, do a favorite activity, go outside, etc.
What is mindfulness?
Being aware of what you are feeling or thinking
How could you offer support to a friend going through a difficult time.
Gently let them know that you are available to them and want to support them. Validate their feelings and ask if they are looking for support only or if they would like feedback.
DAILY DOUBLE: Name a benefit of having coping skills.
Ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, better management of emotions, better mood, improve self-esteem, etc.
Name a benefit of exercising.
Improved mood, strengthened body, increased energy, better sleep, maintain healthy weight, etc.
What are some physical signs of stress?
Headache, upset stomach, fidgeting, increased breath or heartbeat, illness, etc.
If you're feeling angry, what are some techniques you can use to help with those feelings?
Deep breaths, squeeze a stress ball, yell into a pillow, perspective-taking, taking a break, etc.
How can you start a conversation with someone at school?
Ask about their interests, ask an icebreaker question (like "Would you rather...?"), give a compliment, comment on something in the environment ("Wow, check out that cute dog on the sidewalk!")
Name 3 coping tools you use
Breathing, relaxing, asking for help, time with friends and family, exercise, taking a break, talking it out . . .
What are 3 things you can do to support your overall health?
Sleep, hydrate, eat balanced meals, exercise, mindfulness, naming emotions, spending time with friends and family . . .
What can you do if you feel stressed about a school assignment?
Ask a teacher or friend for help, break the assignment into smaller steps, work for ten minutes then take a two minute break, etc.
Name an emotion and time you experienced that emotion.
It's helpful to name emotions in order to work through them.
What are some signs a person is not interested in what you're talking about?
They look away, they give short responses, their body is turned away from you, etc.
True or False: yelling, screaming, and fighting are examples of positive coping skills.
False!
Name one way to get better sleep.
Have a bedtime routine, turn off electronics 1 hour before bed, warm bath/shower, herbal tea (no caffeine), reading, etc.
How do you incorporate self-care?
Great! Self-care is important to help find balance and support your mental health.
When feeling strong emotions, why is it important to think before you act?
If you're angry/sad/upset, you might hurt someone's feelings (or yourself)! It's often important to "practice the pause" before reacting or responding, especially when upset.
What fills your social health bucket?
Spending time with others is an important part of supporting your overall health!
Rephrase this thought, "It won't ever change, why even bother"
It is frustrating how hard it is to get where I want to go.
Change is hard and takes time.
I am going to focus on what I can control and change.