STRESS
Define stress
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.
Define coping
What is the process by which an individual attempts to minimize the negative emotions that arise from an experience.
How are stress and anger related?
Stress can lead to heightened emotional state resulting in being quick to anger. And anger can create relational stressors!
Define anger
What is A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
List 3 relaxation techniques for stress
What is meditate, breathe deeply, self management techniques, take a time-out, take a music break, change your posture, change your facial expressions, exercise, healthy diet, etc.
List 5 symptoms of stress
What is being easily agitated, difficulty relaxing, low self-esteem, low energy, headaches, upset stomach, insomnia, constant worrying, inability to focus, changes in appetite, increased use of alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes, etc.
What can help you manage your stress better?
Utilizing coping skills, positive thinking, external supports.
Stress and anxiety are the same thing.
Stress is your response to a change in your environment, be it positive or negative. Your body reacts to change with physical, mental, and emotional responses. Anxiety is an emotion that’s characterized by a feeling of apprehension, nervousness, or fear.
What is not a technique for managing anger?
Thinking about the anger repeatedly, hiding or trying to suppress anger, physical exercise (Sometimes), thinking errors like blaming others, overgeneralizing.
Describe how physical activity can relieve stress
Regular physical activity has been shown to decrease overall levels of tension, elevate and stabilize mood, improve sleep, and improve self-esteem.
What is the difference between distress and eustress?
Distress refers to negative stress and eustress refers to positive stress.
Name 3 healthy ways to deal with stress.
Listen to music, meditation, exercise, sleeping, eating healthy, go for a walk, talk to someone, take a break, ask or help, do something you enjoy, identify the stressor, write/Draw/Read, get organized.
What activities can lead to an increase in stress and/or anger?
Procrastination, High risk situations, lack of sleep, being hungry, issues in relationships (peer or family), therapy, school.
List 3 coping skills to address anger
Talking with someone trusted about your feelings, communication, identify triggers, Deep breathing, removing yourself from the situation, laughing if appropriate, listening to calming music.
True or False: Anger can be a learned behavior
True
Name 3 possible stressors in your therapeutic journey or personal life.
Clarification process, being vulnerable, taking accountability, relationships, disclosing, involvement with the justice system.
Peer pressure, relationships, bullying, social media.
List 3 unhealthy ways of coping with stress
Using substances, overeating or undereating, sleeping too much, procrastinating, taking out stress on others, etc.
What is progressive muscle relaxation? How does it help when you are angry or stressed?
A technique that involves tensing specific muscle groups and then relaxing them. Coping skill that helps calm you down and bring awareness to tension that is in your body.
What are the benefits of managing your anger?
Better relationships, less physical and emotional stress, better decision making skills, improved communication
Name 3 thinking errors that can be related to stress or anger.
Overgeneralization, minimizing, blaming, jumping to conclusions, discounting the positive, catastrophizing.
Not dealing with your stress can cause:
Physical illness, psychological issues, and behavioral issues.
Why is it important to identify your stressors?
General health, engagement in therapy, decrease maintenance and grooming behaviors, improve self regulation and warning signs for stress leading to better communication with others.
What part of the brain does anger impact?
The amygdala- the thumb part of the hand model. This part of the brain controls emotion regulation and survival responses.
What percent of youth experience anger related issues?
63.3 percent of adolescents reported lifetime anger attacks that involved destroying property, threatening others, or engaging in violence.
Is a hot dog a sandwich?
Yes.