HECMA Program

Managing Stress

Ms. Sandra Gorman

Contents Pages 29 - 34 Vocabulary What is stress? Causes of stress The body’s response to stress Fig 2.4 Pg

31 Excess stress Skills for managing stress

Vocabulary Stressor – a stressor ranges from everyday

annoyances to serious personal problems

Fight or flight response – is the process by which the body prepares to deal with a stressor

Vocabulary Adrenaline – this is the hormone that gives

the body extra energy

Intense – extreme

Time management – strategies for using your time efficiently

What is stress? It is a normal reaction to certain situations

or events in your life.

Examples of long-term physical effects

Not all stress is bad

Causes of stress

In your opinion, what causes the most stress for teenagers?

Anything that causes stress is called a stressor

Stressors can be positive or negative

Common teen stressors Different people respond to stressors

differently Put these in order of 1 – 16, with 1

being the most stressful for you

The body’s response to stress Fig 2.4 Pg 31

The body’s response to stress

Although stress is an emotional reaction to events, your body is also affected

Fight or flight response – is the process by which the body prepares to deal with a stressor

The body’s response to stress

Fighting or fleeing is the body’s natural response to threats of harm.

Your body undergoes changes that prepare it to act

Adrenaline – this is the hormone that gives the body extra energy

The body’s response to stress

Excess Stress Some stress can be useful but your

body can only handle so much

When stress, positive or negative is INTENSE, your health suffers

Excess stress Excessive stress can affect all sides of

your health triangle.

Affects on Health Triangle Physical Health Affects

Mental & Emotional Health Social Health

Your body is telling you to MANAGE YOUR STRESS

Stress Management Simple exercises can reduce stress

Shoulder Lift

Stress exercises Elastic Jaw

Fist clench

Skills for Managing Stress You cannot remove stressors from your

life, but you can manage the stress they cause.

One way is to practice good health habits

Specific skills can help you deal with stress

Skills for Managing Stress Relaxation

Skills for Managing Stress Laughter and a positive outlook What can make you smile?

Skills for Managing Stress Physical activity

Skills for Managing Stress Time management