Pima County JTED PRESENTS

1. Pima County JTED PRESENTS Wellness: Stress Analyze sources of stress and stress management techniques

2. Bellwork Think of the last time you felt stress. Write down the cause of your stress. How did it make you feel? What did you do to cope? Be prepared to share. Property of Pima County JTED 2010

3. Objectives Define stress Explain why knowing what causes stress and how to cope is important Identify situations that cause feelings of stress Determine and discuss positive/healthy ways to cope with stressful situations Property of Pima County JTED 2010

4. Objective: Define stress Terminology Stress Stress: Mental, emotional, or physical strain caused, e.g. by anxiety or overwork. Property of Pima County JTED 2010

5. Objective: Define cope Terminology Cope Cope: To deal successfully with a difficult problem or situation. Property of Pima County JTED 2010

6. Objective: Define cope Terminology Positive stressor Positive stressor: the excitement that is felt by people when they are confronted by a demanding situation Property of Pima County JTED 2010

7. Objective: Define cope Terminology Negative stressor Negative stressor: the feeling of distress people feel when they are confronted by a demanding situation. Property of Pima County JTED 2010

8. Objective: Explain why knowing what causes stress and how to cope is important Effects of Stress ... On your body Property of Pima County JTED 2010

9. Objective: Explain why knowing what causes stress and how to cope is important Effects of Stress ... On your thoughts and feelings Property of Pima County JTED 2010

10. Objective: Explain why knowing what causes stress and how to cope is important Effects of Stress ... On your behavior Property of Pima County JTED 2010

11. Objective: Explain why knowing what causes stress and how to cope is important Why is it important to know what causes stress and how to cope? • Write your answer to this question • Share your answer with a partner • Be prepared to share your answer with the class Property of Pima County JTED 2010

12. Objective: Identify situations that cause feelings of stress Poster Rotation • Identify sources of stress on each poster. • After time in called • (2-3 minutes per poster), rotate to the poster on your right. Sources of Stress Property of Pima County JTED 2010

13. Coping with Stress Exercise or take a walk (This is one of the most effective ways of dealing with stress!!!) Property of Pima County JTED 2010

14. Coping with Stress • Take time to think and relax • Read a good book • Work on a hobby • Play an instrument • Listen to music Property of Pima County JTED 2010

15. Coping with Stress Be aware of foods you eat. Some foods with high fat, sugar, caffeine, salt and additives can contribute to stress! Property of Pima County JTED 2010

16. Coping with Stress • Breathe deeply and use breathing exercises • Talk with friends or family • Plan • Laugh • Spend time with friends Property of Pima County JTED 2010

17. Coping with Stress Seek help from a parent, teacher or trustworthy adult if the stress gets to be too much!!!!!! Property of Pima County JTED 2010

18. Closure Create a reminder card: On an index card, write down your top five ways to cope with stress. Challenge: Keep this card handy as a reminder to yourself when you are faced with your next stressful situation. • Laugh • Listen to music • Breathe • Call a friend • Read a book Be prepared to share! Property of Pima County JTED 2010