Music is relaxing, helps occupy the mind, and elevates mood.
Playing an instrument and creating music is a great way to express feelings without using words.
100
Stress is out of your control.
False
100
Who could you talk to about your stressors & problems?
Family, friends, teachers, peers, counselors, school staff, etc.
100
Identify 3 positive coping skills.
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100
What goes around the world but stays in the corner?
A stamp
200
Journaling & Art (painting, drawing, poetry, etc).
Journaling & Art provide nonverbal ways to express emotions & feelings.
200
A coping mechanism can be used repeatedly to reduce stress.
True
200
What are 3 causes of stress in school?
Having a lot of homework, not understanding assignments, grades, class presentations, teachers, peers, etc.
200
Identify 3 negative coping skills.
Negative self-talk, biting fingernails, eating too much or too little, becoming violent or aggressive, drugs & alcohol, avoiding, etc.
200
What can you catch but not throw?
A cold
300
Physical activity & Exercise
Moving around & increasing heart rate releases endorphins (feel good hormones), making people feel better about themselves.
300
It is the type of situation that predicts the amount of stress a person experiences.
False
300
Identify 3 examples of negative stressors.
Death, hospitalization, abuse, injury, financial issues, legal problems, etc.
Distress: causes anxiety and concern
300
Identify one relaxation technique.
Yoga, deep breathing, stretching, meditation, guided imagery, etc.
300
I have holes in my top, bottom, left, right, and middle but I can still hold water?
A sponge
400
Talking to someone
Talking to someone about your stressors/problems allows you to release some of your emotions and built-up tension rather than continuing to bottle them inside.
400
You can eliminate stress by avoiding stressful situations.
False
400
Tell me about a time you were stressed out; what did you do to feel better & did it help?
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400
True or False? Coping and Relaxation techniques and instant remedies to stress.
False
400
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A towel
500
True or false? Sleep has an affect on stress?
True: Not getting enough sleep could provoke stress while getting plenty of sleep helps to relieve stress.
500
Taking time for yourself each day will help you cope with stress?
True
500
Identify 3 examples of positive stressors.
Grades, vacation, holidays, new job, promotion, deadlines in school or work, etc.
Eustress: Motivates, short-term, & improves performance.
500
Tell me about one stressor in your life and a positive way you could cope with that stressor.
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500
Why is laughter important to relieve stress?
Besides the fact that it feels good to laugh, laughter eases tension and causes the muscles to relax. Laughter stimulates the body to reduce physical symptoms of stress while also releasing endorphins (feel good hormones) into the body.