Types of Stress
Coping Strategies
Fun and Unorthodox
Avoiding Toxic Tactics
100

Includes pressure from deadlines, workload, conflicts with colleagues or supervisors, job insecurity, or the demand for high performance.

What is work-place stress?

100

Activities such as yoga, walking, running, dancing, or any form of physical activity that helps release tension and promote relaxation.

What is exercise?

100

 _______ _______: involves interactions between individuals and trained animals to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being. 

What is animal therapy?

100

Turning to drugs, alcohol, or other substances as a way to cope with stress can lead to dependence, addiction, and exacerbate mental health issues is considered... 

What is substance abuse? 

200

Struggles within personal relationships, such as conflicts with family members, romantic partners, or friends, can cause considerable stress.

What is relationship stress?

200

Activities that involve spending time with friends, family, or supportive communities, such as joining a support group, attending social events, or simply having a conversation with a loved one.

What is a support system?

200

________ _______:engaging in activities that promote laughter, such as watching funny movies, attending a comedy show, or participating in laughter yoga sessions. Laughter has been shown to reduce stress hormones and increase feelings of well-being.

What is laughter therapy?

200

Engaging in behaviors, such as cutting or burning, as a way to cope with emotional pain can lead to serious physical and psychological consequences...

What is self-harm?

300

Concerns about money, such as debt, bills, expenses, job loss, or financial instability, can significantly impact one's well-being.

What is financial stress?

300

Activities centered around relaxation, such as taking a warm bath, listening to calming music, practicing progressive muscle relaxation, or using aromatherapy.

What is meditation and mindfulness?

300

Using _____ ________ _____ as a creative and meditative outlet. The repetitive motion of coloring can help quiet the mind and reduce stress levels.

What is adult coloring books?

300

Using food as a coping mechanism that leads to unhealthy eating habits, weight gain or loss, and negatively impact physical health...

What is overeating/undereating? 

400

Illness, injury, chronic health conditions, or concerns about one's health or the health of loved ones can be major stressors.

What is Health-related stress?

400

Activities focused on improving time management skills, setting priorities, creating to-do lists, and breaking tasks into manageable chunks to reduce feelings of overwhelm and stress.

What is organization?

400

______ ________:a therapeutic approach that involves expressing pent-up emotions, particularly anger, frustration, or emotional pain, through vocalizing loud noises. Releasing these intense emotions in a controlled environment can lead to catharsis and emotional relief.

What is scream therapy?

400

Withdrawing from social interactions and removing oneself can exacerbate feelings of loneliness, depression, and stress...

What is isolation?

500

Factors such as noise, pollution, overcrowding, or unsafe living conditions can contribute to stress levels.

What is environmental stress?

500

Activities like painting, drawing, writing, journaling, crafting, or playing music that provide an outlet for self-expression and stress relief.

What is creative expression? 

500

____ ____:also known as a smash room, anger room, or destruction room, is a controlled environment specifically designed for individuals to vent their frustration, anger, or stress by smashing and destroying objects.

What is a rage room?

500

Spending excessive time on smartphones, computers, or television, can contribute to feelings of isolation, sedentary behavior, and may exacerbate stress is considered...

What is excessive screen time?

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