Stress Strategies
Types of Stress/the effects of stress
Health Skills/Decision Making
Refusal Skills/Conflict Resolution
Communication Skills
100

What are mental effects of stress?

difficulty concentrating, mood swings, substance abuse 



100

What is stress?

the body’s physiological and emotional responses to everyday challenges and demands that disturbs an individual’s homeostasis

100

how could decision making skills affect your life?

If you make a decision you have to think through it or it could have long term effects on you life.

100

What are examples conflict-resolution skills?

use good interpersonal communication, consider compromise, allow the conflict subside, apologize

100

What are examples of verbal and non-verbal communication? 

Non-verbal: nodding head, high five, smile, etc.

Verbal: face-to-face conversation and texting

200

What are ways to deal with Stress?

use refusal skills, plan ahead, think positively, relaxation techniques, redirect your energy, seek support

200

What is Eustress?

positive stress that can make someone work harder

200

What are examples of health skills?

communication, refusal, conflict resolution, accessing information, analyzing, practicing health behavior, stress management, advocacy, decision making, goal setting. 

200

What are examples of refusal skills?

say no, offer alternatives, leave if necessary, explain why, stand your ground  

200

What is verbal communication?

use of speech to express feeling

300

Physical effects of stress?

headache, increased breathing rate, increased heart rate, high blood pressure, weakened immune system, profuse sweating



300

What is distress?

negative stress that can have effects on the body

300

What are health skills? 

health skills are specific skills/tools and strategies to maintain, protect and improve all aspects of your health. 

300

What are refusal skills? 

strategies that help you say no when you are urged to take parts in behavior

300

What is non-verbal communication?

use of body language

400

What are stress strategies? 

Get plenty of rest: quality sleep; 8-10 hours of deep REM sleep

Maintain proper nutrition: establish a nutrient-dense diet with the required consumption of water

Exercise: adopt an exercise program, join a gym, workout with friends; yoga, running, lifting weights, swimming, biking

Maintain support group: family, friends, counselor, co-workers, teammates

Find a hobby that you enjoy: with friends, alone time, builds self confidence


400

What is chronic stress?

Chronic stress is long term stress

400

What are the 6 steps for making decisions?

1). state the situation

2). list the options

3). possible outcomes

4).know your values

5). act on decision

6). evaluate the situation

400

What are conflict-resolution skills?

the process of ending the conflict through cooperation and problem solving

400

how can you communicate using "I" messages to express yourself?

-communicate with respect and care-be an active

- be an active listener 

500

What are some more stress strategies? 

Self-Care: time focused on self; massage, hairstyle, etc…

Positive attitude: goals, inspirational quotes

Spirituality: strengthening your faith and relationship with God

Time management: to do list, planner, learn to say no

Engage in intellectual activities: reading, writing, crossword, memory game


500
What are effects of stress?

headaches, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure etc

500

What is H.E.L.P?

H-Healthful

E-Ethical

L-Legal

P-Parent Approved

500
What can conflict resolution skills and refusal skills?

they can both use verbal communication or non verbal communication.

500

Interpersonal vs Intrapersonal communication

Interpersonal is communicating with others and intrapersonal is communicating with yourself.

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