Stressors
Something that causes us to feel anxious
What is a stressor?
This can be used as a mindfulness technique to reduce stress
What is ________? (Meditation, yoga, deep breathing, etc.)
Going to this person may help improve anxiety
Who is a therapist, counselor, or doctor?
A common sign of stress that can include pacing, biting your nails or tapping your foot.
What is a nervous habit?
Stress that comes from everyday problems
What are common stressors?
These are social strategies to help cope with stress
What is _______ (Talking to a friend, reaching out for help, planning a fun outing)
When I am feeling stress I can....
_________
This may be where you feel stress in your body
What is _______ (anywhere!)
An automatic, physiological survival mechanism triggered by the brain when facing perceived danger or high stress
What is Fight, Flight, or Freeze?
This is a physical activity that may help manage stress
What is movement?
Eliminating these types of drinks may help lower anxiety
What is caffeine?
This part of your body could be impacted by high levels of stress
What ______? (Your immune system, digestive track, heart function, brain health)
Stress can lead us to have physical symptoms such as...
What is ______? (Headache, nausea, high heart rate, etc.)
This is what it is called to take care of your self
Self care
Engaging in this may help lower stress (be creative!)
What is anything that brings you joy!
This type of stress is seen as positive
What is eustress (It can motivate you to do your best, like when you're excited about a sports game or a performance. It helps you focus and perform better.)
This is the stress hormone that is released by our body
What is cortisol?
Having people you trust to talk to when facing problems
What is a support system?
This coping strategy may help lower stress in a time of panic
What is _____? (5,4,3,2,1, temperature change, deep breathing, etc.)
This part of your brain is active during stress
What is the amygdala?