1. Stress
Health 9
Miss. Rabberman

2. Stress Video “The Ellen Show”

3. Questions about the previous video…
What are some examples that Ellen gave of things that can stress you out?
What examples did Ellen give as a positive way of relieving stress?
What examples did Ellen give as a negative way of relieving stress?
Is shopping really a good way of dealing with stress… why or why not?

4. Different kinds of stress
ACUTE
EPISODIC
CHRONIC

5. ACUTE Stress Most common Recent, past and anticipated demands
Demands and pressures of things happening in the near future
Thrilling and exciting in small doses
Too much is exhausting

6. EPISODIC Stress Acute stress suffered too frequently
Make unrealistic goals
Bring too much stress to self to accomplish goals
Will stop from time to time
Usually in these individuals: overly competitive, aggressive, demanding and sometimes tense and hostile

7. CHRONIC Stress Emotional pressure suffered over a long period of time
Feel as though he or she has no control
Starting to get physically sick

8. Stressor An event that triggers a stress response
Negative vs. Positive
Stressor An event that triggers a stress response
Distress
Negative Stress
Eustress
Positive stress

9. Characteristics Eustress/Positive Distress/Negative
Motivates, focuses energy
Short-term
Perceived as within our coping abilities
Feels exciting
Improves performance
Distress/Negative
Causes anxiety or concern
Short or long term
Outside of our coping abilities
Feels unpleasant
Decreases performance
Leads to mental and physical ailments

10. Your turn… LET’S FILL THIS OUT TOGETHER!
What are examples or POSITIVE stress/stressors?
What are examples of NEGATIVE stress/stressors?

11. Some common reactions to a stressful event… but are these positive ways to cope?
Disbelief, shock and numbness
Feeling sad, frustrated, and helpless
Fear and anxiety
Feeling guilty
Anger, tension, and irritability
Difficulty concentrating/making decisions
Reduced interest in usual activities
Wanting to be alone
Loss of appetite
Sleeping too much or too little
Nightmares or bad memories
Headaches
Increased heart rate
Use of substances
Crying

12. What are some HEALTHY ways to cope with stress?
Taking care of yourself
Eat healthy, exercise, sleep
Talking to others
Share your problems
Parent, counselor, pastor, doctor, friend
Avoid drugs and alcohol
Take a break
Recognize when you need more help

13. END OF CLASS If time… Practicing a positive way of coping:
- MINDFULNESS
Extra:
Start School Trigger Stress Survey