Tips and Strategies for Teens Krista Lowe RN BSN MEd State School Nurse Specialist Georgia Department of Education klowedoek12gaus Objectives Following completion of this training you will be able to ID: 611745
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Stress Busters:
Tips and Strategies for Teens
Krista Lowe, RN, BSN, M.Ed.
State School Nurse Specialist
Georgia Department of Educationklowe@doe.k12.ga.usSlide2Objectives
Following completion of this training, you will be able to:
Define stress and the various types of stressIdentify sources of stressEvaluate sources of stress in your life
Identify positive strategies for coping and managing stressSlide3What is
Stress?
How would you define stress?
Stress can be defined as…
…a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way
Basically…the point when things appear to be too much to handleSlide4
Stress…Does this really apply to me???Many medical and health organizations have conducted studies on teen stress and found the following…
The American Psychological Association found that:
49% of teens reported having experienced stress43% of these teens reported experiencing fatigue, headaches and other physical ailments
39% of teens admitted that stress negatively impacts their eating habitsSlide5
More than one type of stress…Yikes?!Did you know there are different types of stress?
The three types of stress include:
Environmental
Physical
PsychologicalSlide6
Environmental Stress…What is Environmental Stress?
…Stressors that are found in our surroundings are called environmental stressors. Everyday life is full of
environmental stressors that cause minor irritations.
What are some examples of Environmental Stress you can come up with?Slide7Environmental Stress…
Examples of Environmental Stress…
Extreme Temperatures Crowding Noise Slide8
Physical Stress…What is Physical Stress?
…a biological response to factors which can negatively impact your overall health
What are some examples of Physical Stress you can come up with?Slide9Physical Stress…
Examples of Physical Stress…
Inability to Sleep Stomach Problems Chest PainSlide10
Psychological Stress…What is Psychological Stress?
…a biological response to factors which can negatively impact your overall mental and emotional health
What are some examples of Psychological Stress you can come up with?Slide11Psychological Stress…
Examples of Psychological Stress…
Relationships Deployment LossSlide12
Stressors…What are those?
Stressors are defined as… … stimuli that cause stress
Basically…those things that cause you to get
stressed out
Stressors can be both positive or negative depending on the event or situationSlide13
What are your stressors?All of us have things that cause us to feel more stressed; those things that cause our hearts to pound, palms to sweat and butterflies in our stomach.
What are some stressors in your life?
School
Relationships
Siblings
Work
Sports
ChangeSlide14
What other teens have to say about stress…
Often times we can feel alone when dealing with our stress. Many teens report experiencing stress in their everyday lives. Listen to what other teens have to say about causes of their stress and what they do to cope with things.
Watch: Teenagers and Stress video
https://youtu.be/WuyPuH9ojCE
https://youtu.be/v-t1Z5-oPtUSlide15
Physical Reactions to StressSince stress is a natural biological reaction, when we experience stress we may also experience physical symptoms.
Physical reactions to stress can include:
Headaches
Stomachaches
Sleeplessness
Loss
of
Appetite
What are some other physical reactions you can think of? Slide16
Emotional Reactions to StressJust as our bodies experience physical reactions to stress, we can also experience emotional reactions.
Emotional reactions to stress can include:
Depression Difficulty Concentrating
Increased Fears/Worry Greater Anxiety
What are some other emotional reactions you can think of? Slide17Questions to determine if you are in danger of stress overload:
Have you recently gone through a traumatic event such as a move, death of a loved one, major relationship change?Are you frequently teased or are you overscheduled with
your activities?Have you experienced any of the listed physical symptoms (i.e. headaches, tired, low motivation)?Have you been emotionally out of control (i.e. extreme anger, sadness, or hopelessness)?Slide18
Stress in Others: Warning SignsEveryone is impacted by stress at some point in their day…week…life. Being able to recognize stress in others can help us as we learn to communicate with them, collaborate with them and help them.
Those around us may exhibit the following signs of stress:
Being very quiet/withdrawn
Easily aggravated or quick to anger
Oversight of assignments, tasks and/or duties
Appearing to be very worried or anxious
Crying or having feelings of hopelessness
Complaints of headaches, stomachaches or general tirednessSlide19
Team ActivityNow that we have a better understanding of the physical and emotional impacts stress has on our lives, your mission is to work as a team to create a poster or visual representation of what stress ‘looks like’ to you.
Some things to keep in mind as you work:
1. This is a TEAM activity…everyone participates
2. What do I feel like when I am stressed?
3. What do I look like when I am stressed?
4. Once every group has finished, we will share with the other teamsSlide20
Stress: It Won’t Control Me!Since avoiding stress is not practical in life, learning positive stress management strategies allows us to cope with stress.
-> Managing our stress, not our stress managing us!Slide21
How do your peers cope?
In this next video, you will see how teens can implement positive stress management strategies to cope with things in their lives.
Watch: Stress Management Strategies: Ways to Unwind
https://youtu.be/0fL-pn80s-cSlide22
Stress Management StrategiesThere are many positive strategies for managing stress. Some of those strategies include:
Exercise regularly (at least 60 minutes of moderate activity each day)
Get proper amounts of sleep (est. 8-9 hours each night)
Eat healthyAvoid illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco
Decrease negative self-talkLearn to accept compliments; feel proud of achievementsSet goals – break tasks into smaller segments
Don’t be afraid to ‘walk away’ and take a ‘breather’ during challenging situations
Find a trusted individual to talk with
Utilize deep breathing and positive mantras: “I can handle this…” or “I will not let this get me down…”Slide23Slide24
Stress: Lifelines for OthersIn addition to practicing our own positive stress management techniques, we can also help others experiencing stress by:
Encouraging them to talk about things
Suggest they listen to their favorite music
Recommend they help others; volunteer to help othersEncourage them to eat healthy and get plenty of exercise
Partner up with each other and work on fun projects or activities
What additional strategies would you suggest?Slide25
Session ‘Take-Aways’
Stress is something everyone experiences in life…while we can’t escape it, we CAN learn to positively manage it. Important things to remember include:Stress is a normal, biological function
Stress can be positively managed with practice and persistenceEveryone reacts differently to stress – that is okayBeing proactive, living a healthy lifestyle and learning to accept those things we cannot change are all examples of positive stress management strategiesSlide26Objectives
Did we cover our objectives?
Define stress and the various types of stressIdentify sources of stressEvaluate sources of stress in your life
Identify positive strategies for coping and managing stressSlide27Questions
What questions are there at this time?