Managing stress Crossroads 2014. What is stress? ‘A state of mental or emotional strain or tension...

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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