Learning Target: Success Criteria: Entry Task: I can identify my daily stressors and understand their influence on my life. I can identify how my body reacts to stress and how to manage it. Success Criteria: Name two daily stressors Completing Stress Style Entry Task: Grab the work sheet: My daily life stressor. ONLY COMPLETE THE FRONT! You have 15 minutes!
STRESS!!!! What stresses you out?
What is stress? The body’s and mind’s reaction to a demand or threat Stress can be minor and go unnoticed, or major and drastically affect your life! http://www.cbsnews.com /news/stress-in-america- survey-reveals-teens-feel- more-pressure-than- adults/
What is a stressor? Something that causes stress! Causes a stress response in your body Different types of stressors Noises, people, objects, places, events, situations, etc.
Stress can be positive or negative!! Negative stress Caused by too much pressure or trauma Occurs when someone does not know how to cope with a stressor Positive stress Can help you reach goals Makes a person feel in control
How a person reacts …. Nervous Forgetful Frightened Confused Unsure Alert Focused Motivated Energized Confident
SHORT TERM PHYSCIAL SYMPTOMS OF STRESS Faster Heart Beat Increased Sweating Cool Skin Cold Hands & Feet Feelings of Nausea, or “Butterflies in Stomach” Rapid Breathing Tense Muscles Dry Mouth A Desire to Urinate Diarrhea
Physical Disorders Emotional/Behavioral High Blood Pressure Migraine & Tension Headaches Ulcers Colds & Flu Muscle Tension Problems TMJ Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Depression Possibly Cancer & Arthritis Anxiety Panic Attacks Depression Conduct Disorders Eating Disorders Alcoholism Drug Addiction Hyperchondricism
Stress Style Worksheet!
Stress Interventions Eliminate Stressor Use Selective Awareness Use Relaxation Techniques: Meditation Progressive Relaxation Body Scanning Autogenic Training Humor Therapy Yelling & Crying Art Therapy Music Therapy Stress Management Techniques: Time Management Participate in Physical Activity Be Physically Healthy Use a Support Group Have a Spiritual Connection Get Professional Help
Problem Solving Your Stress On a blank piece of paper list all the stressors you can think of that currently cause you stress. Don’t hesitate and analyze – just write! From your list, determine the 5 most stressful stressors and star/circle them.
Label your top 5 stressors: NC: those that you have no control over $: those that are important to you - : those that are of little importance to you : those causing you to worry or lose sleep : those you spend little time worrying about For each answer YES or NO: Are the benefits greater than the stress it will create to deal with the stressor?
Now look over your responses and in a paragraph complete the following: The most significant thing I learned about my stressors is that …………….. Now that I know that ………………….
Mental Relaxation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZQ9Gfmz R14 Progressive muscular relaxation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eHqfc8qQs 0 Goal Setting
Humor Therapy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hafvH8vdO dk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awf45u6zrP 0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGcfGcM1sk Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N- i9GXbptog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny5vGbTfB 8c
Exit Slip! Stress exit slip.