Chapter 4 Managing Stress Coping with Loss Lesson

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Chapter 4 Managing Stress & Coping with Loss Lesson 2 Managing Stress

Chapter 4 Managing Stress & Coping with Loss Lesson 2 Managing Stress

You can manage stress by learning skills to reduce the amount and impact of

You can manage stress by learning skills to reduce the amount and impact of stress in your life.

When Stress Becomes a Problem Identifying what is stressful is the first step in

When Stress Becomes a Problem Identifying what is stressful is the first step in learning how to manage stress. The trick for managing stress is

When Stress Becomes a Problem The effects of stress are additive, meaning they build

When Stress Becomes a Problem The effects of stress are additive, meaning they build up over time. An increasing number of teens are experiencing chronic stress. Chronic Stress

Stress-Management Techniques You can develop strategies to both avoid and reduce your stress. Stress-management

Stress-Management Techniques You can develop strategies to both avoid and reduce your stress. Stress-management skills help you

Avoiding and Limiting Stress • Avoiding situations that cause stress is • If you’re

Avoiding and Limiting Stress • Avoiding situations that cause stress is • If you’re unable to avoid a stressor,

Avoiding and Limiting Stress Strategies for Avoiding and Limiting Stress If taking on a

Avoiding and Limiting Stress Strategies for Avoiding and Limiting Stress If taking on a new activity will add to your stress, use refusal skills to say no. Plan ahead. A positive outlook limits stress by shifting your perception and how you respond to a stressor. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.

Avoiding and Limiting Stress Overcoming Test Anxiety

Avoiding and Limiting Stress Overcoming Test Anxiety

Avoiding and Limiting Stress Planning ahead can

Avoiding and Limiting Stress Planning ahead can

Handling Stress and Reducing Its Effects For stressors that are unavoidable, practice stress reduction

Handling Stress and Reducing Its Effects For stressors that are unavoidable, practice stress reduction techniques to achieve a relaxation response. Relaxation Response

Handling Stress and Reducing Its Effects To lower the impact of stress on your

Handling Stress and Reducing Its Effects To lower the impact of stress on your health, try these tips: Deep breathing, thinking pleasant thoughts, stretching, taking a warm bath, and even laughing can relieve your stress. When energy builds up from stress, use that energy in a constructive way. Work on a creative project or engage in physical activity. Seek support

Staying Healthy and Building Resiliency Taking care of your health is essential to stress

Staying Healthy and Building Resiliency Taking care of your health is essential to stress management. Positive health-maintenance habits help you

Get Adequate Rest • Adequate sleep can • Using time-management skills

Get Adequate Rest • Adequate sleep can • Using time-management skills

Get Regular Physical Activity • Participating in regular physical activity • Physical activity can

Get Regular Physical Activity • Participating in regular physical activity • Physical activity can release • • •

Eat Nutritious Foods • Eating a variety of healthful foods and drinking plenty of

Eat Nutritious Foods • Eating a variety of healthful foods and drinking plenty of water not only helps your body function properly, • Poor eating habits can contribute to • •

Staying Healthy and Building Resiliency • By including self-maintenance and stressmanagement strategies • Resiliency

Staying Healthy and Building Resiliency • By including self-maintenance and stressmanagement strategies • Resiliency helps you handle difficulties and challenges

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 1. What is chronic stress?

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 1. What is chronic stress?

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 2. Identify four strategies to avoid or

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 2. Identify four strategies to avoid or limit stress.

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 3. Identify three relaxation techniques.

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 3. Identify three relaxation techniques.