Types of Stress
What is acute stress
(Short-term stress that comes from specific situations.)
Name a healthy way to cope with stress.
(e.g., exercise, talking to a friend, deep breathing)
What physical sign might you feel when you’re stressed?
(e.g., headache, tense muscles, stomachache)
What is mindfulness?
(Being fully present and aware in the moment)
What hormone is often called the “stress hormone”?
(Cortisol)
What kind of stress is ongoing and caused by long-term challenges?
(Chronic stress)
What does journaling help you do when you’re feeling overwhelmed?
(Express and process emotions)
What emotional signs might show you're under stress?
(e.g., irritability, sadness, anxiety)
What does deep breathing help you do when you're stressed?
(Calm your body and mind)
Name one song or activity that makes you feel better when you’re stressed
(Open-ended)-anything
What kind of stress can actually help you perform better in a competition or test?
(Eustress) - Eustress refers to positive stress that leads to a beneficial response. It is the opposite of distress and can be either physical or psychological. Eustress tends to be short-term and is often perceived as manageable and motivating. It enhances function and can be experienced when accomplishing challenging tasks.
True or False: Bottling up your feelings is a good way to cope with stress.
False
How might stress affect your sleep?
(Trouble falling or staying asleep)
What is one benefit of practicing meditation regularly?
(Reduces anxiety, improves focus, etc.)
What part of your brain helps control emotional regulation?
(The prefrontal cortex)
Name one source of environmental stress.
(e.g., noise, pollution, overcrowding)
What is the difference between a healthy and unhealthy coping skill?
(One helps long-term; the other may bring short-term relief but cause harm later.)
True or False: Stress can affect your memory and focus
(True)
Name a grounding technique using your five senses
The 5-4-3-2-1 technique
What’s one thing you can say to a friend who seems really stressed?
(e.g., “I’m here for you” or “Want to talk?”)
What is traumatic stress and what might cause it?
(A reaction to a life-threatening or emotionally disturbing event like an accident, abuse, or disaster.)
Name two creative coping strategies.
(Examples: drawing, music, dance, crafting)
Name one physical, one emotional, and one behavioral sign of stress. (
(E.g., sweating, mood swings, avoiding people
What is a body scan meditation?
Paying attention to each part of your body to release tension)
Create your own stress-relief plan using 3 strategies you’ve learned
(Open-ended)