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Signs I'm
Stressed...
Coping Skills
What would
you do?
Feeling Words
Big Deal or
Little Deal?
100
Name a physical symptom of stress that can happen to your hands...
-Clenching them into fists -Cracking knuckles -Extreme energy in your fists
100
This object is a squishy sphere that you could use when anxious or fidgety.
What is a stress ball?
100
Someone pushes you in the hallway...you think they might have done it on purpose. What would you do?
-Take a deep breath -Remind yourself that it might have been an accident -Talk to an adult calmly
100
The state of feeling foolish in front of others...
What is embarrassed?
100
Someone calls you a mean name.
Little deal...No one was hurt physically and you know that what they are saying is untrue.
200
Name a physical symptom of stress that can happen in your stomach...
-Butterflies in your stomach -Feeling queasy or throwing up -Forgetting that you are hungry
200
This skill requires a radio, iPod, or concert.
What is listening to music?
200
You are taking a test in class and do not know the answers. You start to get overwhelmed and embarrassed...what would you do?
-Take deep breaths -Raise your hand to ask for a break -Think about something you are good at -Tell yourself you can only try your best -Talk to your teacher about how you are feeling
200
The feeling of having too many things to deal with...
What is overwhelmed?
200
A classmate breaks their arm on the playground.
Big deal...calmly let an adult know right away!
300
Name a physical symptom of stress that can happen in your chest...
-Tight shoulders/chest or pain -Increased heart rate ("butterflies") -Heart burn
300
Walking, swimming, jogging, lifting weights, using a treadmill, and playing sports are examples of this coping skill.
What is exercise?
300
A teacher gives you back an assignment that you worked really hard on. You notice that the teacher made a ton of corrections on the paper and feel offended. What would you do?
-Take deep breaths -Ask for a break to calm down before discussing it -Calmly tell the teacher how you are feeling -Remind yourself that it is the teachers job to help you learn and grow
300
Feeling sad because something you expected did not happen...
What is disappointed?
300
Someone knocked over a tower you were building at recess.
Little deal...you can always rebuild it! Maybe your classmate would help you.
400
Name a physical symptom of stress that can happen to your face...
-Furrowed brow -Narrowed eyes -Clenched jaw -Mean words coming out of your mouth -Feeling like yelling -Crying
400
This skill doesn't require talking. A pencil and paper are all you need to write down your thoughts.
What is journaling?
400
You are feeling silly in class and get a mark. You feel the mark was unfair. What would you do?
-Ask for a break -Try to identify how you are feeling (hurt, embarrassed, tricked) -Calmly talk to the teacher about how you are feeling -Take deep breaths
400
A thought, feeling, or event that creates an INSTANT emotional reaction...
What is a trigger?
400
A student that you ride the bus with hits you in the face and spits on you while you are riding the bus.
Big deal...Calmly let an adult know and move away from that student!
500
Name a physical symptom of stress that can happen to your whole body...
-Increased body temperature (suddenly feeling hot!) -Shaking -Tight muscles -Kicking, hitting
500
This skill can take practice, but can involve quieting your mind and creating a sense of calm.
What is meditation?
500
You get an office referral and know that you are going to get in BIG trouble, at home and at school. You really regret your actions and wish you could take them back. The office is the last place you want to go! What would you do?
-Take deep breaths -Remind yourself that consequences can get worse or better based on your actions in the office -Follow directions that staff members give you -Ask for a sensory tool to help you calm down
500
A bad feeling caused by knowing that you have done something wrong...
What is guilt?
500
Somebody in class tattles on you to the teacher. You know what they are saying is not true.
Little deal...if it is not true, the teacher will figure that out. Developing trust with your teacher by being honest and making smart choices will help you to feel calmer in these situations!