Stress & Anxiety
True or False: There is such a thing as "good stress"
True.
True or False: Boundaries are the limits you set for other people on how you will choose to respond to various situations.
False. Boundaries are the limits you set for yourself and what and how you chose to respond to situations.
Who's fault is it if someone bullies another person.
The bully's fault. It is NEVER the victim's fault.
True or False: There are no bad emotions, only bad responses to those emotions.
True. It's ok to feel things like anger or jealousy but it IS your responsibility on how you act on them.
What agency do Sterling and Emily work for and what do they do there?
SAFE Transylvania is a non-profit agency that works to stop domestic violence and provide help to those who need it.
Name the top 3 symptoms of being stressed
Headaches, can't sleep/sleep too much and stomachaches
Name 2 of the different kinds of boundaries and give an example of both.
Time, Physical, Verbal, Financial, Cyber, Emotional, Romantic, etc
What are upstanders and bystanders?
Bystanders watch an event like bullying happen and do not do anything to stop it. Upstanders see bullying happen and step in to stop or distract it from continuing.
What is the name of the round tool that helps you identify and name an emotion?
Emotions Wheel
What did Sterling steal from her mother's purse and who did she blame for it?
She took $10 from her mom's wallet and blamed it on her sister.
Name the top 3 healthy ways to lower stress or anxiety
Pet an animal, go outside in nature, talk to someone
Is telling someone "No" who is crossing a boundary rude? Why?
Setting a healthy boundary is never bad. No is a complete sentence.
Name 3 people at school that you could talk to if you were being bullied and needed help.
Teacher, coach, counselor, friend, etc.
True or False: It is okay for you to hurt someone who makes you very upset.
False. It's okay to be very upset, but you are responsible for how you choose to act on it.
What was the theme of the class that Emily taught when Sterling was out?
Bullying
Name 3 ways that are unhealthy ways to respond to stress.
Smoking/Drugs, Violence, Isolation, taking it out on someone else.
True or False: Is is ok to put your hands on someone without their permission.
False. You need to get permission to touch other people's bodies.
Is it bullying if you post something mean or embarrassing about someone online? Why?
Yes. Cyberbullying is bullying and can be harassment. (Nothing online is EVER completely deleted.)
Name one of the exercises we learned about on how to calm down if someone is having a lot of anxiety or stress?
Grounding and Box-Breathing
True or False: There is only one way to look and act like a girl or boy?
False: People are free to be themselves.
What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
Anxiety is worrying or a feeling of fear. Stress is a response to an event or demands.
True or False and why: If a friend only wants you to spend time with them, it is a healthy relationship.
False. If someone tries to control you, it is a sign of an unhealthy relationship.
What is Title IX?
What is the difference between "Empathy" and "Sympathy"?
Empathy is when you experience someone else's feelings. Sympathy is when you know what feeling the other person is experiencing.
True or False and Why: If someone is being abused, they will only have bruises or cuts.
False. There are many different kinds of abuse and not all have physical wounds. Examples: Verbal, Emotional, Physical, etc.