Coping
True or False: Practicing Mindfulness is a healthy way to manage stress.
TRUE!
Good or Bad Stress: When you get called on in class and you feel butterflies in your stomach.
GOOD!
What is everyone's name?
:)
What should you do if you don't know how to handle your stress?
Take a deep breath
Ask for help
Who is at risk to become affected by stress?
Everyone experiences stress on some level.
What are the top THREE things that get you through hard & stressful times.
Take deep breaths, listen to music, use a fidget, talk it out, etc.
What is it called when the stress happens no matter what?
CIRCLE OF CONTROL.
Name two assistant principals.
Price, Bachini, Nugent, Sheffield.
True or False: It is best to ignore your feelings, pretending they are not there.
FALSE!
The word for anything that causes stress.
Stressors!
Coping Strategies:
A. Are things people can do to feel better.
B. Make things worse when life gets tough.
C. IDK what those are!
A.
What can you do to slow down your heartbeat when stressed?
Take deep breaths!
Share something you've learned or tried from this group!
Name ONE thing that happens in our body with stress & anxiety.
Face gets hot
legs shake
heart beats fast
stomach feels queasy
breathing heavy
etc.
What age group is most effected by anxiety?
13-18!
What is an example of something that happens if you have too much stress?
Anxiety, shutting down, anger, etc.
What are TWO things you should limit to help with stress or anxiety.
Things out of your circle of control!
Name ALL of the colors in the rainbow!
ROY G. BIV
True or False: Worried thoughts are dangerous. It is important to try to push them out of your mind.
False: Everyone has worried thoughts. Pushing them out just tends to make them worse.
True or False: I'm to blame for my anxiety.
False: A lot of things contribute to having high anxiety like genetics, brain factors, experiences etc.
True or False: Anxiety is dangerous and should be avoided at all costs!
False - anxiety is our body's way of protecting itself. Having some anxiety is helpful. Having too much can be problematic. Learning how to cope with anxiety is key!
This is what happens when our body prepares for a threat by giving a burst of energy and heightens our senses.
Flight-Fight (Freeze)
Who is your favorite counselor?
Hmmmm
Imagine If: You were really worried about something. No one noticed it was impacting your ability to focus in school or sleep at night. Name at least ONE person you could ask for help!
Parent, teacher, counselor, older siblings, etc.
What are THREE main stressors for students your age?
School (assignments/test), home life, friends.