CATEGORY 1: Understanding Stress
What do we call the body’s natural reaction when daily challenges feel uncomfortable or exciting?
A stress response.
What is the general term for the ways we think and behave when managing stress?
Coping
What type of breathing slows heart rate and helps reduce tension?
Deep breathing.
What coping tool uses your five senses to bring you back to the present moment?
Grounding
What simple activity helps reduce tension, boost energy, and clear your mind?
Taking a walk.
What happens when stress builds up and you feel like you have little control?
Stress feels overwhelming.
What kind of coping involves adapting your thinking to help you get through a difficult moment?
Cognitive coping.
What relaxation method involves tensing and relaxing muscle groups?
Progressive muscle relaxation.
What grounding method uses cold temperatures to break through anxiety or panic?
Using ice or cold water.
Which three habits form the foundation of stress resilience?
Sleep, nutrition, and physical activity.
What kind of stress comes from too many responsibilities, worries, or emotional strain?
Negative stress.
What coping tool involves listing pros and cons to help make decisions?
Problem-solving through comparison.
What technique involves imagining a peaceful or comforting place?
Guided imagery.
What do we call the short internal messages we tell ourselves?
Self-talk.
What does laughter help release that can improve mood and reduce stress?
Natural feel-good chemicals (endorphins).
What makes stress feel worse: believing you can’t handle a situation, or taking small steps to solve it?
Believing you can’t handle it.
What type of coping skill is used when you ask for support from others?
Social or help-seeking coping.
What mind–body practice helps you stay aware of the present moment without judging your thoughts?
Mindfulness.
What happens when negative self-talk goes unchallenged?
Stress and anxiety increase.
How can supportive people help during stressful times?
They provide encouragement, perspective, and emotional support.
What is the connection between thoughts and stress when challenges seem unmanageable?
Negative thinking increases stress intensity.
What coping strategy involves choosing to focus on what you can realistically control?
Control-focused coping.
Which relaxation method uses slow breaths and physical stillness to calm the nervous system?
Diaphragmatic relaxation.
What self-talk technique involves asking “Is this thought really true?” to challenge distorted thinking?
Thought-checking or reality testing.
What is one way spirituality can support coping and well-being?
It provides hope, meaning, or inner peace.