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For example, weddings are happy family events, but they can be
very stressful. People worry about money and paying for thing they
want, or not having enough money for those things. Family members
may disagree or cause arguments when together. Sometimes people
must travel great distances to attend a wedding and then they have to
make arrangements to eat and sleep. On the other hand, death is a sad
experience and it brings changes in families and friendships. There is
sadness and people have to deal with grief, financial changes, or even
moving.
Stress Test
Stress Test
From the Holmes and Rahe Adjustment Scale
Headaches 5 4 3 2 1
Stomach aches 5 4 3 2 1
Diarrhea 5 4 3 2 1
Constipation 5 4 3 2 1
Nausea 5 4 3 2 1
Heartburn 5 4 3 2 1
Urinating often 5 4 3 2 1
High blood pressure 5 4 3 2 1
Heart pounding 5 4 3 2 1
Pain in lower neck 5 4 3 2 1
Back pain 5 4 3 2 1
Jaw pain 5 4 3 2 1
Muscle tics/jerks 5 4 3 2 1
No appetite 5 4 3 2 1
Feeling full without eating 5 4 3 2 1
Unable to fall asleep 5 4 3 2 1
Waking in middle of night 5 4 3 2 1
Waking up too early 5 4 3 2 1
Fainting 5 4 3 2 1
Feeling tired 5 4 3 2 1
Short of breath 5 4 3 2 1
Dry throat or mouth 5 4 3 2 1
Teeth grinding 5 4 3 2 1
Unable to sit still 5 4 3 2 1
Extra energy 5 4 3 2 1
Stuttering 5 4 3 2 1
Uncontrollable crying 5 4 3 2 1
Not able to cry 5 4 3 2 1
Smoking 5 4 3 2 1
Use of alcohol 5 4 3 2 1
Use of drugs 5 4 3 2 1
Use of aspirin 5 4 3 2 1
Nervous feelings 5 4 3 2 1
Tenseness 5 4 3 2 1
Dizziness 5 4 3 2 1
Weakness 5 4 3 2 1
Irritable 5 4 3 2 1
Depressed 5 4 3 2 1
Easy to get angry 5 4 3 2 1
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Signs of Stress
You can add many other ideas and interests to these lists. What ideas
are you thinking about?
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The important thing is to do two stress snappers every day. Which two
will you do today?
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Friends
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Family
____ 1. I make fun of family members who do things differently from my way.
____ 2. I tease family members about things that embarrass them.
____ 3. I fight with other family members to get my way.
____ 4. I say I am sorry if I hurt another family members feelings.
____ 5. I listen to family members when they need someone to talk to.
____ 6. When I get mad at my brothers and sisters, I stop talking to them. They
have to guess why I am mad.
____ 7. I congratulate other family members when they do well.
____ 8. I call my family members bad names.
____ 9. I help out at home.
____10. I return things that I borrow in good shape and on time.
____ 11. I do nice things for family members.
____12. I do dun things with my family.
____13. When I criticize family members, I do so in a nice way.
____14. When I disagree with my parents, I try to see their side of the problem.
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I am responsible.
I do all the work I am asked to do. Rating 5 4 3 2 1
I check to see that my work is best.
5 Always
I ask for help when I need it. 4 Most of the time
I follow the classroom rules. 3 Sometimes
2 Not much of the time
I follow the school rules.
1 Never
I bring my supplies everyday. (paper, pencil,
binders, etc.)
I turn in my homework on time.
I am motivated.
I believe learning is important.
I want to learn.
I am doing all I am able to do.
I care about doing my best.
I am self-confident.
I believe I can learn.
I know mistakes are a part of learning.
I can learn even if the work is hard.
I learn from my mistakes.
I can learn even if the work is hard.
I do not talk during quiet times in class.
I take notes when the teacher is talking.
I take notes when I read an assignment.
I listen to the teacher.
I get along with my classmates.
I am helpful and friendly.
I listen to others ideas.
I share and take turns.
I am courteous and polite.
I talk about problems with my friends.
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Poetry
Dont Quit
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road youre trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low, and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but dont you quit.
-Author Unknown
Stress and Food
People eat for a lot of different reasons. First of all, our body
needs food to survive. We need food for nourishment and growth.
Second, we use food to celebrate. What would a birthday part be like
without food? Pretty boring! Think about the way we celebrate
Thanksgiving or other holidays around the dinner table. Food is
everywhere!
Lastly, food can be used to help us feel good and get rid of
uncomfortable feelings. Instead of thinking about something painful, we
can turn to food. In a sense, it can numb our feelings.
When we have a lot of stress our serotonin levels are low. Our
body foolishly tells us to eat sugar and starch so we can make more
serotonin fast. Serotonin is naturally made in our body when we eat
proteins and foods high in niacin, such as chicken, turkey, fish, nuts,
whole grains and beans. Exercise raises the levels of serotonin,
dopamine and endorphins in our brain. We need the chemicals in our
brain so we will feel good. The best way to feel good is to exercise and
eat right and that means eating healthy proteins, fruits, and vegetables
instead of getting a quick fix from sugars and starches which do not
make us feel so good in the long run.
A. Change in schools
B. Death of a spouse
C. Going to jail
D. Referral to the office
A. Headache
B. Heartburn
C. Depression
D. Toothache
A. Exercise
B. Eat comfort food
C. Smoke
D. Yell at friends
A. To survive
B. To celebrate
C. To increase anxiety
D. To mask pain
5. Short answer
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Appointment Slip
O stress O grades
O home O friends
O personal O high school
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To Parents
Stressors of Teens
Stressors of teens are the things that teenagers worry about or that cause them to
have stress in their lives. All of us have healthy amounts of stress in our lives. When the
levels of stress become too high, we have problems functioning on a daily basis. Everyone
has problems, but when we have trouble dealing with those problems it is because of too
much stress in our lives. It is the way that we deal with our problems that makes the
difference.
Death
Of a parent, relative, friend, classmate, war
Fear of death
Fear of car accident, dying at an early age, storms, hurricanes
Health problems
Of parents, siblings, friends, classmates
Parents
Remarriage, separation, divorce, death of a parent, prison, substance abuse,
Discipline, expectations, communication
Loss of a Relationship
Because of divorce, death, boyfriend, girlfriend, best friend, moving
Safety Concerns
Fear of harassment, stealing, violence in neighborhood or school, bullies, drugs,
gangs
School
Grades, teachers, parental expectations, illiteracy as a teen, test taking, post high
school plans, job, college, money, changing schools
Relationships with Parents or Authority
Abuse problems, conflict, fighting, expectations in school, sports, homework,
chores
Relationships with Peers
Social concerns, lack of academic ability (reading and math skills), weight,
humiliation, acne, disability, money, financial problems of parents, drug abuse of
self or parents
Sexual problems
Getting AIDS, getting STD, getting pregnant, virginity, not having a significant
other, sexual identity, fear of parents finding out
G. Wilhelm
2011
Dear Parents,
Sincerely,
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Circle One:
Yes No Not Yet I have seen the stress workbook my child received.
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