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HECMA Program Managing Stress Ms. Sandra Gorman

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.

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HECMA Program Managing Stress Ms. Sandra Gorman

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  1. HECMA ProgramManaging Stress Ms. Sandra Gorman

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Vocabulary • Adrenaline – this is the hormone that gives the body extra energy • Intense – extreme • Time management – strategies for using your time efficiently

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Common teen stressors • Different people respond to stressors differently • Put these in order of 1 – 16, with 1 being the most stressful for you

  8. The body’s response to stress Fig 2.4 Pg 31

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. The body’s response to stress

  12. 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

  13. Excess stress • Excessive stress can affect all sides of your health triangle.

  14. Affects on Health Triangle • Physical Health Affects • Mental & Emotional Health • Social Health Your body is telling you to MANAGE YOUR STRESS

  15. Stress Management • Simple exercises can reduce stress • Shoulder Lift

  16. Stress exercises • Elastic Jaw • Fist clench

  17. 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

  18. Skills for Managing Stress • Relaxation

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

  20. Skills for Managing Stress • Physical activity

  21. Skills for Managing Stress • Time management

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