Stress Management
Name 1 way we can build resilience.
Take things 1 day at a time; bend but don't break; hope
What kind of mindset avoids challenges, gives up easily, and sees effort as a waste of time?
What is a fixed mindset?
This technique can help you listen better in an argument by repeating the person's words back to them.
What is a reflection?
Name 3 physical symptoms of anxiety.
Examples: Heart beating quickly, breathing rapidly, knot in stomach, etc.
This type of effective communication has us using "I" instead of "you."
What is using "I" statements?
This is the type of stress you experience if you have money problems, an unhappy marriage, or trouble at work.
What is chronic stress?
What kind of mindset embraces challenges, persists in the face of setbacks, and sees effort as a way to master a skill?
What is a growth mindset?
Name 2 defense mechanisms.
Denial, rationalization, repression, projection, displacement.
This part of the cycle of anxiety is when we stay away from things that can make us anxious.
What is avoidance?
This diagram shows us how anger peaks within us, then how we return to normal.
What is the anger cycle?
This is a type of stress you feel when you slam on the brakes, have a fight with your partner, or ski down a steep slope.
What is acute stress?
Which comes first, motivation or productive action?
This famous psychologist popularized defense mechanisms.
Who is Sigmund Freud?
Name the diagram that shows us how anxiety rises and falls within us.
The cycle of anxiety.
This part of our brain fires signals to our body in order to prepare us for fight, flight, or freeze.
What is the amygdala?
Name 4 symptoms of stress.
Low energy, Headaches, Upset stomach, Aches, pains, and tense muscles, Chest pain and rapid heartbeat, Trouble sleeping, Frequent colds and infections, Nervousness and shaking
“I will clean my house every 1st Saturday each month.”
Is this a SMART goal? Why or why not?
Yes, it is specific, measurable, and time-specific.
Which defense mechanism would apply here? "A traumatized soldier has no recollection of the details of a close brush with death."
What is repression?
Name 3 examples of impulsive behaviors.
Destruction of property, escalating problems, frequent outbursts, etc.
These are the emotions that come before anger.
What are primary emotions?
This system in your body controls your heart rate, breathing, vision changes and more.
What is the nervous system?
What does the S in SMART goals stand for?
What is "specific"?
How many phases of forgiveness are there?
4 phases.
Immune system problems and heart disease are two ____ effects of anxiety.
What are "long-term" effects?
This part of the cycle of anxiety is when we stay away from things that can make us anxious.
What is "avoidance"?