Stress
Name 3 body feelings when you're stressed.
Heart beats fast, palms sweaty, headaches, stomaches, etc.
On the feelings thermometer, what number is the strongest level of an emotion? (hint: 0-10)
10! On a feelings thermometer for feeling "mad" a 10 could mean you're furious!
True or False. Worrying is normal.
True! Worrying is normal but it can become a problem if it stops us from doing things we enjoy or feel safe doing.
True or False. I have control over my words to other people.
True! Only you can control the words that you speak. Sometimes it is hard to think before we speak but it is within your control!
How is resilience like a rubber band?
Hard things can stretch us out of our comfort zone but like a rubber band—when we’re resilient, we can stretch but not break!
Name 3 things that make kids your age feel stressed.
School work, friendships, siblings, sports, etc.
Your friend sits with someone else at lunch. What would be your thermometer rating?
Everyone's might be different. But generally, probably between a 3-7!
Tell me about Alma and her Worry Stone.
Alma was worried about going to school and her mom gave her a worry stone. Everything turned out ok in the end and the things that she worried about did not happen!
True or False. I have control of what my other people say about me.
False. You cannot control what other people say.
How is resilience like a bouncy ball?
Challenging situations can push us down but when we’re resilient, we bounce back up! Like a Bouncy Ball.
True or False. Stress is our bodies reaction to something scary or uncomfortable and it is meant to keep us safe. (Think of the lion example.)
True! It's like our bodies' superpower. Your brain alerts you when you're feeling unsafe and tells you to get away, fight, or sometimes freeze.
You get lost on a field trip and don’t know where your group is. What would be your feelings thermometer rating?
Everyone's could be different but probably close to a 10!
Name 2 things that you can do when you're feeling worried.
Deep breathing, Asking yourself "Is this actually something that might happen?", talking to an adult, focusing on other things
True or False. I have control on what my parents decide is best for me.
False. We do not have control of what our parents decide is best for us. Although we might not always agree and we can express our feelings.
Why is it important to have resilience?
Resilience helps us cope with challenges and bounce back from setbacks which keeps us going in life!
Does everyone react to stressful situations the same way?
Nope! Everyone has different reactions to feeling stressed.
What are 3 things that you might do to feel better if your thermometer rating is between a 5-8 (mad)?
Deep breathes, walk away from the situation (safely), clench and unclench your fists, talk to a friend or trusted adult.
True or False. If we stay away from the things that make us worried, eventually we won't be afraid of that thing anymore.
False, avoiding things usually makes our worries or anxiety worse.
True or False. I have control over my reactions to other people making me mad.
True. You might not be able to control the feeling that you're mad but you can control the way that you react to that feeling.
Everyone has different levels of resilience. How can you become more resilient?
Growth mindset, taking care of yourself, having a strong support system, etc.
Name 3 things that you can do when you're feeling stressed to calm down.
What are 3 things that you can do to calm down when your feelings thermometer is at 8-10 (Sad)?
Talking to a friend, taking a break, taking a walk, crying, etc.
True or False. When we have anxiety or worry it means we are in a dangerous situation.
False; most of the time we are not in danger when we are feeling anxious or worried. Our brain is working harder than it needs to.
True or False. It is out of my control if I love myself or others.
False! It is in my control.
Name a time that you were resilient.
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