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Causes of Stress and Current Stress
Stress Symptoms
Stress Relief / Coping Skills
Stress Prevention
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What is one thing that causes you stress?
What is ___________
100
Name one physical symptom that is most noticeable to you when you are stressed
What is _______
100
What is one of your go-to coping skills for dealing with stress? What is a coping skill that you haven't tried yet but would like to in the future?
What is _______
100
Time management can help to prevent stress. What is one way to improve time management?
Examples: Make to-do lists, create a schedule for the day, set a timer for certain tasks to be completed, use an agenda to track responsibilities, mark due dates on a calendar, etc.
200
True or False: The causes of stress are essentially the same for everyone.
False- Something that causes stress for you may not cause stress for someone else. Something that is a source for negative stress for one person, such as a deadline, might actually be helpful for someone else.
200
True or False: Stress that's left unchecked can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease
True!
200
In what ways can using a coping skill help to relieve stress?
Coping skills can be used to: -Take a break and recharge -Calm the physical symptoms of stress
200

What is one way you can ask for help when stressed?

Examples: 1) Ask a favor (can someone help you to complete some of the tasks on your plate?) 2) Ask to vent/talk it out

300
How would you rate your current stress level on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being no stress at all and 10 being the most stress?
Opinion
300
Which of these physical symptoms do you experience when you are stressed?: 1) Rapid heart beat 2) Insomnia 3) Headache 4) Shallow breathing 5) Low energy 6) Upset stomach
What is _________
300
List 5 different coping skills someone can use for stress
Examples: Listen to music, take deep breaths, go for a walk, use puddy, draw, write, yoga, meditation, exercise, etc.
300
Which of the following can help to prevent stress: a) Getting more sleep b) Avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine c) Physical activity d) All of the above
d) All of the above!
400

What factors do you think are common major stressors? (Try to list 5)

Examples: social stress, family problems, financial stress, trauma, romantic relationships, peer pressure, poor time management etc.

400
Do you think the physical symptoms of stress are different from the physical symptoms of anxiety? (Can be about your personal experience or in general)
Personal opinion
400
True or false: When stressed, it can be helpful to take several short, shallow breaths to calm down
False! Take several long, deep breaths to relax when stressed
400

Learning to say “No” to additional or unimportant requests will help to reduce your level of stress. Why do you think it is difficult for people to say no to favors or requests asked of them? Is this something that you struggle with?

What is __