Stress & Anxiety

What is stress?
What does stress feel like? What are some
things that make you feel stressed?
 What is stress?
Stress is a feeling that can make you sad,
unhappy, or nervous

Common Causes:

An argument Parents
Public Speaking with a friend arguing

Moving or Too much

going to a new Tests
homework
school
What does stress feel
like?
Internal External
Feelings Feelings
Nervous Stomachaches
Sad Tired
Confused Aching Muscles
Unhappy Feeling hot
Angry Headaches
Scared
 Anxiety
What is anxiety?
What does Anxiety feel like to you?
 What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling that can make you worried, scared, or nervous

Common Casues:

Stress Tests
Arguments with friends Not knowing what will
Scary situations happen
What does anxiety feel like?
Internal Feelings External Feelings
Stomachache
Nervous Angry
Tired
Sad Scared
Fast Breathing
Confused Panic
Aching muscles
Unhappy
Sweating
Headaches
 Stress vs. Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are very similar, BUT there are a few key differences between the
two:

Stress is usually caused by something temporary,

while anxiety can stay for a long time.

Stress can cause anxiety

WHile we don't want to have any anxiety, some

stress is considered good stress?
What is Coping?
COPING IS HOW YOU DEAL WITH FEELINGS
OF STRESS OR ANXIETY
 Yelling

Coping Examples
Going on a walk
Temper or
flares/tantrums Take a Walk

Negative Self Talk Which are unhelpful

Talking to an adult
Eating too coping strategies and or friend
much/too little
which are effective
coping strategies?
Hurting
Coloring or yourself/others
Listening to Music
Avoiding tasks or
friends
 Stress Balls
BENEFITS
INSTRUCTIONS Reduces stress

Take one ballon and cut off the Centers you in the present moment
Mood enhancement
top stem part. Provides an outlet to relieve

Next stretch the balloon over frustrations

Perfect for the classroom or home, or
the water bottle filled with rice to bring on the go
or flour.
Pour the flour or rice into the
OTHER EXAMPLES
ballon
Fidget Spinner
Next take the second balloon
Bubble Poppers
and fold it over the first Tangle Toys
Fidget Rings and Bracelets