6th Grade Stress Guided Notes

A. Basic Concepts about Stress

1. Stress is defined as ________________________________________.
2. Stressors are
__________________________________________________________.
3. Stress is _______________________________________________________.
4. It is not possible to ____________________________________________.
5. Managing stress in ___________________ _________ prepares us for
increasing life challenge.

B. Stress can be ___________________ or __________________________.
1. An example of _________________ is getting nervous in anticipation
of an important contest which motivates you to _________________
more.
2. An example of ______________ is forgetting an assignment because
of feeling overwhelmed.

C. Types of Stress
1. ____________________
a. Definition: The fear of being _________________ (physically or
emotionally)
b. Examples:
Being afraid to walk home _______________.
_____________________ a friend will not invite you to an event.
2. ____________________
a. Definition: Inability to get ___________________ met.
b. Example:
Not able to ________________ an assignment because sister is
using the computer.
3. ______________________
a. Definition: Having to _________________ ________ to an
expectation or standard.
b. Example:
Being expected to make the _____________ __________.
4. Conflict
a. Definition: When two or more needs ____________ each other
b. Example:
 A friend wanting you to go to the mall the ____________
____________ as your gymnastics class.

D. What are physical effects of stress?
1. ____________________ ______________
2. Sweating
3. Pale complexion
4. _______________________
5. Tight or sore ____________________
6. Shaky hands
7. ________________________________
8. Rapid breathing

A. Positive and Negative Coping: Using the C-O-P-E Method
1. C = _________________ how you think about the stressor.
a. Stress Example: Emma missed her ride and must walk
to school.
b. Positive Coping: Change thought process to, I really
need the exercise anyway, and I can think about the
report thats due as Im walking.
2. O = ___________________ with attention to time management.
a. Stress Example: Planning a service learning project
seems _____________________________.
b. Positive Coping: I can break this down into _________
_________ and enlist others to help.
3. P = ______________________ relaxation techniques.
a. Stress Example: ___________________ to perform well on
end-of-course math exam.
b. Positive Coping: Just before the test, practice
__________________ relaxation and deep breathing.
4. E = ________________________ can be managed.
a. Stress Example: Your best friend since third grade is
_____________ to another state.
b. Positive Coping: Deciding its ____________ to be sad,
having a farewell party to say goodbye, and planning
to stay in touch via email.