Stress & Anxiety
Name two ways we can cope when we find ourselves stressed or anxious.
Mindfulness/grounding exercises, deep breathing, exercise, listen to music, do something we enjoy,
When a mistake is made, the sign of a person with healthy self-esteem is A) They don't admit it. B) They give up trying because they see no point in doing something they won't be good at. C) They try to fix things and if that's not possible, they move on and plan to do better in the future.
C) They try to fix things and if that's not possible, they move on and plan to do better in the future.
If a group of students excluded you from a game at break time you may feel...
e.g. Angry, mad, sad, tearful, crushed, furious, embarrassed
True or False: If you get in a fight with a friend, you should not be friends anymore
False: You can try to work through your problems together first.
True or False: When you are called to the counselor's office you are in trouble
False
Describe two things we can do every day to manage or prevent stress and anxiety.
Get enough sleep, exercise, eat a well-balanced diet, connect with others, use positive self-talk, do things you enjoy
What is self-esteem
How we respect or feel about ourselves
If after you were excluded, a classmate invites you to play with them you may feel...
i.e. cheerful, hopeful, confident, happy, excited, appreciative
With which of the following groups of people can we have relationships? A) Classmates B) Friends C) Family D) All of the above
D) We can have relationships with all of the above groups given the right circumstances.
True or False: Counselors only work with students who are crazy.
False: We can all use a bit of support sometimes, and we can ALL work with others on becoming our best selves.
Describe two physical symptoms you may experience when you're stressed.
e.g. Sweaty palms, cloudy thoughts, racing heart, headache, tense muscles
What is something that is likely to bring down a person's self-esteem
e.g. making a mistake, negative self-talk, not trying new things, hearing put-downs from themselves or others
If you accidently drop your lunch tray all over a classmate you are likely to feel...
Embarrassed, ashamed, discouraged, horrified
Name at least two ways to handle conflict in a relationship.
e.x. Take some time to cool off, actively listen to the other person, compromise, make a plan for change
Describe two ways you could get in touch with a school counselor.
Ask your teacher to send an email.
Talk with the counselor when you see them.
Ask your parent to email the counselor.
Name one pro/upside to experiencing stress.
e.g. Your body learns how to deal with it, it can be motivating
What is one way we can bring up our self-esteem?
E.g. Use positive self-talk, focus on the things we do well, see our mistakes as a journey of improvement, work hard to achieve our goals, set ambitious goals for ourselves
If you see a friend looking sad you may feel...
e.g. Sad, compassionate, sympathetic
Name two reasons why friendships are important in our lives
e.g. feeling of belonging, greater happiness and/or self-esteem, can help you through tough times
Name at least two things a counselor can help you with.
e.x. Relationships, feelings, academic performance, worries.
Describe the difference between stress and anxiety.
Stress will relieve itself when the stressor has passes, anxiety tends to remain and/or appear when the stressor is not present
What is one way we can help boost the self-esteem of others
Give compliments, encourage or help them achieve their goals, show them you care
If you didn't get much sleep last night you may feel...
Tired, exhausted, cranky, stressed, restless
Describe how having boundaries helps us in relationships.
Boundaries help us determine what's appropriate in our relationships.
i.e. You may readily give a hug to a family member but not a stranger you don't know.
Describe one time when a counselor can not keep information secret.
-Someone is being hurt.
-You want to hurt someone else.
-You agree to letting the counselor speak with another adult you trust.