Stress and Resiliency

Stress

What is it?

Types...Duration...Signs...

Stress Response and the Body

Poll

What stresses you out the most?

• School

• Family/Friends

• Social Media

• Mental Health

• Other

Multiple Choice

Working with a partner who is not doing their share of the work would fall under which type of stress?

• Threat

• Frustration

• Pressure

• Conflict

Multiple Choice

You are the kicker for the football team, the game is tied with 3 seconds left, and coach sends you out to kick a field goal. Why type of stress is this?

• Threat

• Frustration

• Pressure

• Conflict

Multiple Choice

Your friend wants to play basketball, but you have a lot of hom. Why type of stress is this?

• Threat

• Frustration

• Pressure

• Conflict

Poll

Which type of stress are you under the most?

• Threat

• Frustration

• Conflict

• Pressure

Multiple Choice

When you sense danger—whether it’s real or imagined—the body's defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process.

• Fight-or-flight reaction

• Stamina

• Stress

• Physical changes

Multiple Choice

The fight or flight response is initiated during the __________ stage of stress.

• Alarm

• Resistance

• Exhaustion

Multiple Choice

All stress is bad.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

This type of stress is positive stress.

• Eustress

• Distress

Poll

Which physical effect of stress do you most often feel?

• Stomach ache

• Sweating

• Headache

• Sleepiness

• Tight muscles

Poll

Which emotional effect of stress do you most often feel?

• Moody/Temper

• Loss of enthusiasm

• Forgetful

• Worry

• Overwhelmed

Multiple Select

Which of the following is a sign of stress response? Choose any that apply.

• Over/under eating

• Trouble sleeping

• calm

• happy and energetic

• irritable

Multiple Choice

Your body can benefit from stress.

• True

• False

Poll

How do you feel your time management skills are?

• Great!

• Ok

• Could be better

• I'm still working on it

• What is time management?!

Multiple Select

What activities can you do to relieve stress?

• Exercise

• Hobbies

• Read/Write/Color

• Music/Sing

• Meditate

Open Ended

In your own words, describe a time when you or someone you know demonstrated resiliency. What qualities or actions helped in overcoming the challenge?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for children to develop resiliency?

• Because it helps them avoid all difficulties in life

• Because it allows them to recover and grow from setbacks

• Because it makes them stronger physically

• Because it ensures they never experience failure

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the five key elements of Everyday Resiliency described by Dr. Robyne?

• Belonging

• Perspective

• Acceptance

• Perfectionism

Multiple Choice

How do the psychological crises faced by children change from preschool to adolescence, according to Erikson's framework?

• They remain the same throughout childhood.

• They shift from issues of initiative and guilt to identity and confusion.

• They focus only on academic achievement.

• They are only about social relationships.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are recommended practices for supporting adolescents (12+ years) in developing their identity?

• Listening with the intention of really hearing them

• Making every conversation about their challenges

• Encouraging exploration and play

• Modeling health and wellness practices

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's session, how do you think fostering resiliency in children can impact their ability to cope with future challenges?

Multiple Choice

What are the four key areas of development in which resilient children excel, according to Benard's research?

• Social competence, problem solving, self-efficacy, sense of purpose, hope, and meaning

• Physical strength, academic achievement, creativity, and leadership

• Emotional intelligence, financial literacy, teamwork, and independence

• Communication skills, athletic ability, empathy, and time management

Multiple Choice

According to the final thoughts in the Resilient Children Guide, what is one of the greatest gifts adults can offer children to help them become resilient?

• Providing constant protection from all risks

• Believing in their capability and competence

• Solving all their problems for them

• Avoiding any discomfort or failure