Teach/Practice Stress Relieving Techniques Prevent Stress Teach/Practice Stress Relieving Techniques Responding after the Stressor 1. Normalizing stress 2. Gain awareness of stress symptoms 3. Gain awareness of thought traps 4. Practice mindfulness 1. Deep breathing 2. Progressive Muscle relaxation 3. Fun/Pleasant activities Music, reading, videogames, taking a break, exercising, 1. Deciding on values and goals related to stressful situation 2. Creating a plan to address the stressor My values are_______ My goal(s)__________ My plan____________ __ Very effective (good, keep going!) __ Somewhat effective (make modifications) __ Did not work (try different strategy) Suggested Strategies: Strategies I will try: Did the strategies work?