Managing stress Crossroads 2014
What is stress? ‘A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances’
Been in this situation before?
What makes us stress?
Real talk
Group task What are some examples of situations you’ve had control over that caused you stress? What are some examples you’ve had no control over that caused you stress? Is there any differences? Do people react the same way? Why/why not?
It’s a reaction!
Managing stress Passive coping skills: avoid the situation and deal with it later Active coping skills: Work on the problem
Ways to unwind
Passive coping methods Positive passive coping methodsNegative passive coping methods
Active coping methods Positive active coping methodsNegative active coping methods
How to make a stress ball Ingredients: 1.Rice 2.Balloon 3.Markers
Things to remember It is not the end of the world! Physical changes: muscle tension and breathing is shallow and rapid There’s no perfect method of managing with stress so try things out Look after yourself