What is Stress
Stress is never good for us....
True or False
False
Stress is a normal part of life and can have a positive impact--motivation, creativity,
Kids your age don't have any stress
True or False
False
Everyone experiences stress-its a normal part of life
Where might you feel stress in your body?
-Head (headache, can't think, unhelpful thoughts)
-Stomach (stomach ache, butterflies in your stomach)
-Chest (heart racing, breathing fast)
-Other examples
Stress can be anything that:
a.) Challenges us
b.) Scares us
c.) Worries us
d.) All of the above
D
All of the above
What is an example of a stressor kids your age might experience?
-Friendships
-Family relationships
-Stress related to grades (tests, homework)
Stress can be REAL or Imagined
True or False
True
Stress can be unhealthy
True or False
True
-Too much stress for too long can be unhealthy for our minds and bodies
What stresses people out is different from one person to another
True or False
True
We are all unique-our personal experiences can shape how we manage our stress or what situations might be more challenging to manage
Give an example of a healthy coping strategy to help us manage our stress better
Talking to a supportive adult
Calming strategies-finger breathing, square breathing
Taking a break, walk, drink, body break
Positive self-talk
Why is it important to understand what stress feels like in our body?
It can help us understand what is happening (that we are experiencing stress and take ACTION to deal with stress (use a strategy)