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Causes of Stress and Current Stress
Stress Symptoms
Stress Relief / Coping Skills
Stress Prevention
Stress Benefits
100
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 your all time favorite stress relief/coping strategy?

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.



100
True or False: Stress can save your life.

True

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

True of False: Coping Mechanisms can be used repeatedly to reduce stress with the same effect.

False

200

True or False: Acute stress has negative effects on your health.

False

300

True or False: Substance use is beneficial to reducing stress. 

False, substance use compounds stress and causes many other negative factors.

300

Is this statement describing Eustress or Distress?

Motivating, Short-term, within coping abilities.

Eustress

300

List 5 different coping skills someone can use for stress

Examples: Take deep breaths, go for a walk, listen to music, read, 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) Putting off tasks

A, B, & C

300

What are some examples of Eustress? (Positive Stress)

Job promotion, going on a first date, riding a roller coaster, holidays. 

400

What are the top 5 factors that cause people stress in life? 

Death of a loved one, marriage/divorce, moving, major illness or injury, and job loss.

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
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
400

What does your brain release when Flight or Fight is engaged.

What is adrenaline.

500

This is a term for acute stress that lasts longer than a month. 

What is PTSD

500

Is this a statement of Eustress or Distress?

Causes anxiety, feels unpleasant, decreases performance.

Distress

500

Name two coping skills that you haven't tried yet but would like to in the future.

What is _______   _________?

500
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 __
500

This is a name for positive stress.

Eustress