2. Group Members Stephanie Goins Terri Hansen Latrice Kempt Nicole Marsh Bryant Nelson

3. Stress Management Chapter 9 Lesson 3 Grade 6

4. The student will be able to… Define stress and identify five sources of stress. List and describe five ways to deal with stress and provide examples. Discuss three ways to practice time management. Indicate three sources of support..

5. The student will be able to… Have a feeling of control by acquiring the skills for stress management. Express optimism in his/her life when dealing with stress. Demonstrate stress relieving techniques. Differentiate between stressful situations he/she can and cannot control.

6. What is it? Why is it important to understand?

7. STRESS… Our body’s and mind’s reaction to everyday demands. Our body’s physical and emotional reaction to circumstances or events that frighten, irritate, confuse, endanger, or excite us. Can be both positive and negative.

8. Why is understanding stress important? If we better understand the stressors in our lives then we will better understand how to appropriately manage them. This is known as stress management.

9. Activity Stress Checklist Are you stressed?

10. The first step of stress management… …Identify the problem!

11. Sources of Stress For Middle School Students School Related: Teachers School Work New Environment Bullying

12. School Bullying Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, School Crime Supplement (SCS) to the National Crime Victimization Survey. Cited in Figure 12.2 in Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2005; National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Justice Statistics.

13. Sources of Stress Cont’d. Social Pressures: Drug and alcohol use Sexual activities Tobacco use Relationships

14. Sources of Stress Cont’d. Self-Esteem: Fitting In Self-Image

15. Sources of Stress Cont’d. Societal: Family Issues Natural Disasters Violence in Society

16. Ways to Manage Stress Listen to music/Dance Eliminate or reduce the stressor Change the way you perceive/react to the stressor Exercise Meditation/yoga/massage Get plenty of sleep/rest Eat healthy Deep breathing exercises

17. Belly Breathing

18. Ways to Manage Stress Humor/Laughter Stop-Breathe-Reflect-Choose Talk it out Spend time with good friends Time management Have a hobby Play an instrument and/or sport Support groups Re-channel energy

19. Ways NOT to Manage Stress Violence Panicking Using drugs/alcohol Losing confidence in yourself Giving up Rejecting others Committing suicide

20. Control What stress factors can be controlled? What stress factors cannot be controlled?

21. Can or Cannot Control Activity

22. What Cannot Be Controlled When tests are scheduled Death of a family member Natural disasters Divorce of parents Societal problems The environment Disease/illness (genetic)

23. What Can Be Controlled How you study How you prepare for things How you treat others How you handle conflicts/situations The decisions you make in life Disease/illness (lifestyle) How you manage/cope with stress How you manage your time

24. Time Management What is it? Why is it important to understand?

25. Time Management… Involves specific strategies for planning your daily activities in an effective, healthy way. It is important to prioritize: decide which tasks are more important than others. Stress management requires time management!

26. Time Management Techniques Use a planner Prioritize your time Schedule breaks Make a “to-do” list Slow down Learn to say “NO” Take control of your day

27. Ask Yourself… What are the most important things you will do tomorrow? How much time will you devote to those activities? What will you do to relax? How much sleep will you get?

28. Knowing the answers to these questions will help make your life more productive and enjoyable!

29. RE-CHANNELING Transferring or redirecting your energy in useful ways; turning negative thoughts/actions into positive ones

30. Re-Channeling Activity

31. Discussion Do you feel one stress management technique is better than the other? How will you choose to deal with stress in the future?

32. Sources of Support Family Teachers/guidance counselors Good friends Religious/spiritual community Mentors Form your own support group Stress helpline –1800-442-HOPE

33. Put Your Stress Knowledge to the Test!

34. Discussion

35. Trash Your Stress!

36. Relaxation Activity

37. Sit Back and Relax