2/11/14 Managing Stress

W- Read the article: Generation Stress and answer the questions on the board.

2/17/15 Managing Stress

W- List 5

sources of

stress in your

life.

E-Stress Test Write a response

about your results. Did your score accurately

describe you? Why or Why not?

L-How do you cope with

stress?Be specific!

L- Stress Video. No notes

today, but please pay

attention.****This is the time to finish

CH 7 Vocab

What Is Stress?

Stress is your body’s response to changes around you.

Major events can cause stress, and so can everyday irritations.

STRESS:EX: Taking a test you get sweaty hands.

What Is Stress? (cont’d.)

There are two types of stress:

Negative stress, or distress Positive stress, or eustress

People react to different stressors, or triggers of stress.

Managing Stress

The Vocabulary terms in this lesson are:

Distress.

Eustress.

Stressor.

Adrenaline.

Fatigue.

Physical fatigue.

Psychological fatigue.

Coping skills.

L&L STRESS VIDEO

Take 10 bullet points of notes about

stress.

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_______

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9/26/13 Getting rid of stress WELL- How do you de-stress (get rid of stress)?

Why do you think that helps?

*** Please be detailed this is the

only thing for your journal!!!

Sources of Stress

Making new friends; arguing with sister or brother; getting braces or glasses

Going to a new school; worrying about appearance; troubles with teacher or principal; arguing with parents; parent losing a job

A close friendship ending; family member’s serious illness; loss or death of a pet; family member’s alcohol or drug problem

Divorce or separation of parents; death of a friend or sibling; death of a parent

Somewhat Stressful Extremely

Stressful

Ways to Manage Stress

Some coping skills to help manage stress:

Eat nutritious foods. Get enough sleep. Relax. Maintain a positive outlook. Be physically active. Manage your time. Talk.

DE-STRESSER TECNIQUES

- YOGA

- DEEP RELAXATION BREATHING

9/30/13 TOC: STRESS TEST

Warm-up: Answer the following questions in a complete sentence:

You do not need to write the question! 1. Define the terms distress and eustress.2. What is the difference between physical

fatigue and psychological fatigue?3. Name five ways to manage stress.4. How does the release of adrenaline

help you deal with stress?**Adrenaline is a hormone that increases the level of sugar

in the blood, thereby giving the body extra energy.

Reviewing Terms and Facts

1. Define the terms distress and eustress.

Distress, or negative stress, is stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do or that causes you discomfort.Eustress, or positive stress, is stress that can help you accomplish goals.

Reviewing Terms and Facts

2. What is the difference between physical fatigue and psychological fatigue?

Physical fatigue is extreme tiredness of the whole body. It usually occurs after vigorous activity or at the end of a long day.Psychological fatigue is extreme tiredness caused by your mental state. It may be caused by stress, worry, or boredom.

Reviewing Terms and Facts

3. Name five ways to manage stress.

Eat nutritious foods. Get enough sleep. Relax. Maintain a positive outlook. Be physically active. Manage your time. Talk.

Thinking Critically

4. How does the release of adrenaline help you deal with stress?

Adrenaline increases the level of sugar in the blood, thereby giving the body extra energy. This is how the body gets ready to respond to stressors.

E- Stress Test

L-Review Test L- Deep

Relaxation

NO JOURNAL

TOPIC SIGN-UP

Discuss Stress Test

DE-STRESSER ACTIVITIES

YOGA

- DEEP RELAXATION BREATHING

Vocabulary Review

Distress, or negative stress, is stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do or that causes you discomfort.

Vocabulary Review

Eustress, or positive stress, is stress that can help you to accomplish goals.

Vocabulary Review

A stressor is a trigger of stress.

Vocabulary Review

Adrenaline is a hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood, thereby giving the body extra energy.

Vocabulary Review

Fatigue is extreme tiredness.

Vocabulary Review

Physical fatigue is extreme tiredness of the whole body.

Vocabulary Review

Psychological fatigue is extreme tiredness caused by your mental state.

Vocabulary Review

Coping skills are ways of dealing with and overcoming problems.

Managing Stress

In this lesson, you will Learn About…

Sources of stress.

How people respond to stress.

Healthy ways of managing stress.

The Stress Response (cont’d.)

Physical responses to a stressor:

Adrenaline is released into the bloodstream. More blood is directed to the muscles and

brain. The heat beats faster. The muscles tighten up and are ready for

action. The senses sharpen, increasing alertness. The air passages widen, so that more air can

be taken in.

Stress and Fatigue

After a stressor is gone, the body’s response to it usually stops.

However, if you are experiencing extreme or long-lasting stress, the response may continue.

After a time, your body can become exhausted and fatigue can set in.

Stress and Fatigue (cont’d.)

Physical fatigue is extreme tiredness of the whole body. It usually occurs after vigorous activity or at the end of a long day.

Psychological fatigue is extreme tiredness caused by your mental state. Stress, worry, boredom, or depression can cause psychological fatigue.

Avoiding Stress

Sometimes you can avoid situations that cause stress. In unavoidable situations, you can decrease the stress by being well prepared.

Some stressors are exciting events that you don’t want to avoid. During such times, cut down on other stressors so that you don’t become overwhelmed.