Escape the Stress
The following series of videos and activities contain information and tips on managing stress. They are meant to be watched and completed in order, similar to a face to face workshop. Enjoy!
What is Stress?
What am I Thinking?
Activity: Complete the Negative Thought Replacement worksheet.
Bonfil, A. (2014, May 19). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles. http://cogbtherapy.com/cbt-blog/2014/5/18/cognitive-distortions
Coombs-Richardson, R., Meisgeier, C., & Evans, E. T. (2001). Connecting With Others: Lessons for Teaching Social and Emotional Competence/Grades 9-12. Research Press. Pgs. 38-46
Kay, K., & Shipman, C. (2018). The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance---What Women Should Know (Reprint ed.). Harper Business. Pgs. 146-150
Effects of Stress
Activity: For the next 3 days practice Countdown to Calm when you experience stress.
How to Manage Stress
Activity: Choose 3 techniques for managing stress that are new to you and test them out.
Stress and Humor
Activity: Collect comics, jokes or funny pictures to start a humor notebook you can refer back to when you are stressed.
Take Care of Yourself
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