Activity Hand out Stressors and Stress Reactions worksheet and complete. In these cases stress can be dangerous. Show the Warning Signs transparency and discuss. If you are experiencing these warning signs, get help right away. Choose one of the following activities or develop your own.
Laughter is a natural tension reducer.
Dr. William Fry from Stanford University describes laughter as a form of internal jogging. Muscles tense as we wait for the punch line of the ultimate incongruity. Then at the point our giggles erupt, the muscles of the face, neck, chest, belly and diaphragm all get a good work-out. Laughter stimulates the cardiovascular system and exercises the lungs. Laughter is a natural pain-reliever.