Post on 23-Dec-2015
Managing stress
Crossroads 2014
What is stress?
‘A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances’
Been in this situation before?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF8o48JPy_4
What makes us stress?
Real talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxrPOR3P3XU
Group task
• What are some examples of situations you’ve had control over that caused you stress?
• What are some examples you’ve had no control over that caused you stress?
• Is there any differences? • Do people react the same way? Why/why
not?
It’s a reaction!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnpQrMqDoqE
Managing stress
• Passive coping skills: avoid the situation and deal with it later
• Active coping skills: Work on the problem
Ways to unwind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fL-pn80s-c
Passive coping methodsPositive passive coping methods Negative passive coping methods
Active coping methodsPositive active coping methods Negative active coping methods
How to make a stress ball
Ingredients: 1.Rice 2.Balloon3.Markers
Things to remember
• It is not the end of the world! • Physical changes: muscle tension and
breathing is shallow and rapid • There’s no perfect method of managing with
stress so try things out• Look after yourself