What is stress?
What is stress?
What is feeling overwhelmed or pressured
What is a trigger?
WHat is one way to calm down quickly
What is taking deep breaths, walking away from the situation and using grounding techniques
Two physical signs of stress?
What are Headaches, sweating, fast heartbeat, nausea, dizziness, fatigue etc
Name a trigger you might experience in school?
What is Disrespect, grades, drama, etc?
What should you do BEFORE reacting?
Pause and Think:
Pay attention to body, thoughts and feelings
Assess what is activating me
Understanding the roots of my feelings
Set boundaries, seperate and ensure safety
Empathize with those involved
Is all stress bad?
No, stress at certain levels are healthy! Keeps the body and brain going and improves focus.
Do all people have the same triggers?
No! differenst situations might affect people differently. Triggers are different for everyone
Name a positive and negative coping skill?
Positive: exercise, music
Negative: Fighting, yelling
What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
Stress is a response to a situation, Anxiety is chronic stress that can happen without a clear trigger
What is a common trigger during group work?
Not being heard, conflict and unequal work
What is a coping skill you can use in class without leaving?
What is putting head down briefly, counting and writing