1. Journal #9
How was spring break? What did you do? Trip? Work?

2. Lets see your stress level
Stress Test One:
Number 1- 25
Stress Test Two
Focus: Coping Skills
Number 1- 14
Stress Test Three

3. What Stresses YOU out?
What aspects in your life cause you stress???? Take a moment, close your eyes, and reflect.

4. What is stress?
Stress is the response of the body to the demands of daily living.

5. The Good vs. Bad
Not all stress is bad.
Eustress- Good Stress such as roller coasters, successful competition, passing a test, meeting new people.
Distress- Bad Stress includes situations that cause worry, sorrow, anger and pain.

6. Stressors STRESSORS are a source or cause of stress.
Stress can be real or imagined; anticipated or unexpected.
Can you tell me an example of each?

7. Anticipated Unexpected

8. Speaking of Pop Quiz….Please clear your desks except for a Pen or Pencil.
Number 1-5 Under your Stress Tests
10 points per question
50 points total

10. Real Stress Imagined Stress

11. Stress can come in different forms
They can be as a result of life situations, environment, biological, mental, or personal behavior.
Also known as Physical, Chemical, Emotional

12. Life Situations School Demands Problems with friends, bullying
Family problems and abuse
Moving or changing schools
Break up

13. Environmental Unsafe neighborhood Pollution
Natural Disasters (hurricane)
War
Environmental

14. Biological
Changes in body weight
Illness
Injury
Disability

15. Mental
Poor Self esteem
Personal Appearance
Not fitting in

16. Social/Personal Behavior
These arise from relationships/interaction s with others.
Meeting new people
Being in a crowd of people
Talking in public
Using drugs or alcohol
Taking on a busy schedule

17. Effects of Stress Emotional Effects Physical Upset or nervous feelings
Frustration and forgetfulness
Difficulty paying attention
Irritability and lack of motivation
Change in appetite
Mild depression
Physical
Dilated Pupils
Heart rate increases
Sweating
Narrowing of arteries
Muscle tension
Increased blood flow to vital organs

18. When Stress becomes a problem
Prolonged stress can weaken the immune system, raise blood pressure, cause digestive disorders, ulcers, teeth grinding and clenching during sleep

19. Ways to manage Stress
These are different for everyone, find one that works for you.
Rest in a quiet place
Listen to music
Exercise
Think positively
Breathing techniques
Deal with the cause
Get adequate rest

20. Things to do before Stress comes
Exercise
Eat nutritious, well-balanced diet
Have fun!
Get enough sleep
Manage time effectively
Pay attention to your body