What is Stress
What were the "characters" in the "Hooked on Stress Video"
Fish
What are some things we picured when we did the tense and relaese muscle activity?
Mud under feet
lemons in hand
turtle shell - shoulders
Where might you feel stress in your body?
-Head (headache, can't think, unhelpful thoughts)
-Stomach (stomach ache, butterflies in your stomach)
-Chest (heart racing, breathing fast)
-Other examples
Stress can be anything that:
a.) Challenges us
b.) Scares us
c.) Worries us
d.) All of the above
D
All of the above
How did the "calm" fish react differently than the fish that was hooked?
The calm fish, paused and didn't take the bait
ways to calm down
/lower stress
deep breathing
tense/release
picuture a calm place
talk it out
write it down (journal etc)
for the grounding strategy - wht number did we use ?
2,4,6,8
5,4,3,2,1
3,5,9
5,4,3,2,1
What is an example of a stressor kids your age might experience?
-Friendships
-sports/exercise game or competition
-Stress related to grades (tests, homework)
Stress can help us be productive and prepared
True or False
True
what is a good habit we can pair we a daily routine (ex. brushing our teeth, waiting for taost, sitting on the couch).
3 things I am greatful for
drink water
deep breaths
Explain why a "worry envelope" or a place to "park" our worry might be helpful
-Sometimes we are too upset to deal with the situation and need to calm down
- we might look back and realize - we did well and it was maybe it was not quite so stressfull
-Sometimes we can't deal with the situation right away
-It can give us a little break from the worry
Stress can be unhealthy
True or False
True
-Too much stress for too long can be unhealthy for our minds and bodies
What stresses people out is different from one person to another
True or False
True
We are all unique-our personal experiences can shape how we manage our stress or what situations might be more challenging to manage
Daily activities/routines that help keep stress at a healthy level
good sleep
Exercise
healthy eating
time to relax
time outdoors