Transcript LE1-C3S2T3pg113-122 Managing Your Stress

LE1-C3S2T3pg113-122 Managing Your Stress
Purpose
This lesson discusses what causes
stress, how it can affect you, and
ways that you can manage it.
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Identify ways in which stress anxiety can be
both beneficial and harmful.
Identify the physical and psychological effects
of stress.
Identify common causes of stress in young
people as well as causes of stress in your own
life.
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Practice prevention of stress overload including
relaxation and anger management techniques.
Identify/practice leadership strategies that
promote healthy stress levels within a group.
Identify causes and symptoms of depression
and anxiety and positive ways to deal with
them.
CPS Key Word Questions (1-3)
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_____ – the way your body reacts and adjusts
Stress
to the psychological demands of life.
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__________
Flight
or Fight Response – developed by
primitive human beings to deal with physical
threats by either fighting or fleeing.
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______
Anxiety - a feeling of nervousness or worry.
CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)
How well do you manage stress?
A. High – I manage stress VERY well and have healthy
techniques that I use.
B. Moderate – I manage stress somewhat well, but
would like to learn more.
C. Basic – I don’t manage stress very well and need to
learn more techniques.
True or False:
Stress can be brought on by situations that
cause feelings of excitement.
A. True
B. False
Think about
situations that cause
you stress.
List 2-3 things you do
to relieve your stress.
(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)
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The media often portrays the
teen years as a carefree time
with few responsibilities.
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However, teens experience a
range of emotions that can
make their high school years
very stressful.
The body’s continual reaction to prolonged stress
may result in the following physical problems:
Insomnia
Ulcers
Backaches
 Manage your time with daily, weekly, and/or monthly
schedules.
 Take care of your problems as soon as possible.
 Keep a journal of situations you find stressful.
 Accept that throughout your life you will encounter
stressful situations.
 Do not be overly self-critical.
 Limit the number of changes you make in your life at
any one time.
 Do not use tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs.
 Learn a relaxation technique such as meditation,
visualization, or deep breathing.
CPS Lesson Question (3)
Which of the following is a great way to prevent
stress?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Take care of problems as soon as possible
Put off problems as long as possible
Drink alcohol
Be self-critical
Leaders can keep a group’s stress to healthy levels by
doing the following:
Allowing some participation in the decision
making process.
 Giving credit and praise when it is deserved.
 Offering constructive criticism when necessary.
 Monitoring and tracking tasks as they are
performed.
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Major depression is a serious illness that requires
treatment.
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Depression can affect the whole body and involves
thoughts, feelings, and bodily functions.
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Physically active people who _______
eat well and get
sleep tend to feel less depressed than
plenty of _____
people with less healthy lifestyles.
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Anxiety can make people feel nervous and
energetic.
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To keep anxiety from getting to you, admit to
yourself those things you and/or worry about.
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Feeling anxious without
a specific reason can indicate
an anxiety disorder.
CPS Lesson Question (4)
True or False:
Leaders can keep a group’s stress level healthy by
giving credit when it is due.
A. True
B. False
List 2-3 things you
learned about
dealing with stress.
How could you
apply these things
in your life?
(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)
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