Reactions are harmful when they create additional stress. Recognizing the symptoms of stress overload helps prevent long-term problems. Coping strategies help manage stress and prevent health problems. Have students write their answers on a sheet of paper as you read the items from the transparency. Have students figure their scores to identify their stress styles.
Most people have specific things that trigger feelings of stress.
Some people experience physical symptoms when they have stress. Some people experience mental symptoms when stress occurs. Appropriate coping strategies help manage stress and prevent stress overload. Ask students to choose a high school student or an adult to interview about stress. Reflect, summarize and discuss Discuss student interviews.