7.02 - Stress

7.02 - Stress

By Mrs. Semenyna

DUE THIS WEEK!

• Read through 7.01

• 7.01 Quiz past due! 

• Read through 7.02

• 7.02 Quiz due today! 

• Review Module 6 Activity Log feedback and resubmit if needed.

Open Ended

Name something that stresses you out!

• A reaction and/or feeling  to an event, situation or criticism.

• Stress can cause both physical and emotional responses.

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What is Stress?

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Multiple Choice

There are two types of stress.

• True

• False

• Positive Stress

• ​Examples:

  • Traveling

  • Holidays

  • Visiting/Visitors

Eustress

• Negative stress

• ​Examples:

  • Poor Grades

  • Family Fight

  • Overwhelmed with school​

Distress

Distress vs. Eustress

NOT ALL STRESS IS BAD!

• Accomplish Tasks

• ​Boost memory

• Creates excitement

• Yields success​

Eustress

• Decrease in motivation or productivity

• Anger

• Physical symptoms

• Anxiety/Feeling of hopelessness and fear​

Distress

Distress vs. Eustress (Reactions)

Poll

You are in the woods and encounter an angry bear, what do you do?

• RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!

• STAY AND FIGHT

• FREEZE IN DISBELIEF

• PLAY DEAD.

Fight or Flight Response

• When the body is in stress, it releases a chemical called cortisol.

• This chemical makes the body think it is in danger!

• 2 options…

  • Fight- Face the problem and deal with it

  • Flight- Run away from the problem

This response can be beneficial, but can also be dangerous depending on the choice that is made!

1. Avoid stressors...When you can (people, places things)

2. Find activities that calm you

   1. Exercise

   2. Drawing

   3. Music

   4. Games

   5. Journaling

3. Get enough sleep

4. Organize your life!

5. Deep breaths/Mindfulness

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Coping with STress:

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Stress Relieving RESOURCES

Here are some ideas to help with anxiety and stress:

• https://www.online-coloring.com/​

• ​https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html

• ​Apps such as Calm, SuperBetter, Personal Zen, etc.

Open Ended

If you could create a mental health kit, what would be in it?

Questions?

Email/Canvas Message me!

Don't forget to take your 7.01 and 7.02 Quizzes! ​