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Managing Stress and Expressing Emotions

Learn how to identify and manage stress, understand anger symptoms, use I-messages effectively, and prevent stress through various techniques. Find support, relaxation methods, and ways to handle overwhelming stress.

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Managing Stress and Expressing Emotions

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  1. Lesson 10 • Remember to use complete sentences. • What stress do you have? • How do you manage your stress? • Look at pg. 94 What would you do? (Stress quiz wkst)

  2. What causes stress? • Tests • Games • Nagging • Responsibilities • Changes in your body • Worries • relationships

  3. Read a book Use a stress ball Watch TV Exercise Play games Talk to friends Go shopping Listen to music Watch a movie Keep a journal Take a shower Take a bubble bath Dance Eat your favorite food Swim Call an old friend Remember a fun time How can you manage your stress?

  4. Lesson 10Expressing Emotions and Managing Stress • What happens when you get angry?

  5. Rapid breathing Increased heart rate Rise in blood pressure Increased sweating Sweaty palms Dry mouth Decreased sensitivity to pain Increased alertness Increased muscle strength Tensed eyebrows Pursed lips Red face What are Symptoms of anger

  6. What is an I-message compared to a you-message? • I-message: keeps communication lines open, does not threaten • Example: I feel that we are not communicating effectively • You-message: puts the other person on defense • Example: You don’t listen (complete wkst)

  7. List ways you can handle your anger • I-messages • Write in a journal • Breathe deep • Keep a sense of humor • Talk with a parent, mentor, or guardian (complete wkst)

  8. What is adrenaline? • Adrenaline is a hormone that prepares the body to react during times of stress or in an emergency. • Fight or flight (stay or run)

  9. How can you prevent or deal with stress? • Make responsible decisions • Keep a time-management plan • Keep a budget • Talk with parents, guardian, or mentor • Have the support of friends • Exercise • Write in a journal • Use breathing techniques • Eat healthy • Get plenty of sleep

  10. Relaxation Techniques • Take the Stress Out of Your Life | RelaxNow | HomePage

  11. What can you do if you feel your stress is too much? • Talk to an adult • Get help • Choose the “big rocks” first • Plan a schedule

  12. Where can you get help? • Teens Homepage • Counselors • Parents • Teachers • Family doctor • Another trusted adult

  13. Read lesson 11 Homework

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