Implement strategies to manage stress.

Implementation should include

• communicating feelings
• removing oneself from stressful situations
• engaging in regular physical activity
• managing time efficiently
• meeting physical needs (e.g., nutrition, sleep)
• using relaxation techniques
• identifying resources for stress management (e.g., school counselor, trusted teacher or administrator, school psychologist)
• seeking help when needed.

Process/Skill Questions: 

Thinking

• Why is it important to deal with stress in healthy ways?
• What is the effect of stress on eating behaviors and exercise?
• What is the effect of healthy eating behaviors and exercise on stress?

Communication

• How can the level of stress associated with an event be communicated?
• What communication skills are needed to talk about stress to friends, family, and professional counselors?

Leadership

• Why do leaders experience stress to a greater or lesser degree than others?
• How can one encourage others to develop and implement coping strategies?

Management

• Why is it important to analyze ways to manage stress?
• Why can physical activity or exercise alleviate stress?