SVMS Counseling

Pre-Test 2

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Hello! My name is Ms. Alexander Your 7th Grade Counselor!

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Today’s Objectives

What I want you to take away from today :)

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Objectives ⊷ I can identify who my school

counselor is, why to get help, when I can get help, and how to see your counselor

⊷ I can define what stress is ⊷ I can identify three healthy

ways/strategies to manage stress

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What is a school counselor?

Why would you come see me? Academic

⊷ Study skills ⊷ Goal setting ⊷ Organization/ Time management

Social/Emotional

⊷ Conflicts ⊷ Issues with family, friends, etc. ⊷ Wellbeing

College/Career Exploration

⊷ Future Planning ⊷ Exploring careers ⊷ Questions about colleges/careers

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When do you see me? ⊷ Guidance lessons ⊷ Small Groups ⊷ Individual

meetings ⊷ Parent meetings ⊷ At lunch/break :)

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⊷ Ask your teacher ⊷ Stop by my office

⊶ C Conference Room ⊷ Leave a note ⊷ Parents email ⊷ You email

How can you see me?

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My job is to support you here at school

“ Let’s talk about STRESS

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What is Stress?!

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⊷ A physical, mental or emotional strain

⊷ A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances

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Let’s take a look…..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s93ywqFa6CM

Defining stress ⊷ Defined differently depending on the person ⊷ 3 areas of stress

⊶ Emotional, physical or cognitive

Words to define stress in EMOTIONAL terms

⊶ Apprehensive, overwhelmed, unhappy, anxious, worried, out of control, freaked out, overcommitted

Words to define stress in PHYSICAL terms

⊶ Tension, headaches, panic, stomach aches, no appetite, sleep troubles, trouble breathing, chest pains, dizziness

Words to define stress in terms of THOUGHTS

⊷ Overthinking, blanking out, being in a negative state of mind, having bad thoughts, not being able to concentrate, being unable to focus

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Is all stress bad?

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There are times when stress can help you!

Andrew plays soccer. He tends to get really nervous before a game and his stomach often feels a little queasy. At the same time, his adrenaline increases and helps him perform better.

But if you go beyond the perfect point, the balance tips; the stress gets too great. It begins to decrease your ability to do well and starts to hurt you.

Samantha tends to put school assignments off until the last minute. Sometimes waiting close to the deadline works in her favor and she gets the work done, and the pressure helps her do it well. At other times she waits too long and the stress is so great that she can’t finish her work and she gives up altogether.

Stress Cont.

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⊷ Dealing with stress as an adolescent can be tough

⊷ Stress is an normal part of life ⊶ Remember good vs. bad stress

⊷ Often people are stressed and don’t know what to do about it

⊷ It’s important to learn the tools that are right for you to manage and deal with stress

What stressors do you have?

Family

⊷ Parents financial issues

⊷ Rules ⊷ Siblings ⊷ Illness ⊷ Responsibilities

Friends

⊷ Peer pressure ⊷ Appearance ⊷ Relationships ⊷ Fitting in ⊷ Competition ⊷ Drama

Other

⊷ Social media ⊷ Religious issues ⊷ Fears ⊷ Finding out who

you are ⊷ Health and

fitness ⊷ Future ⊷ Self-confidence

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School

⊷ Homework ⊷ Pressure to

do well ⊷ Teachers ⊷ Friendship

issues ⊷ Grades ⊷ College/Goals

Stressors

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Ways to manage stress

Focus on the positives ⊷ Look for what's going right! ⊷ Think about the language you use

⊶ “I can’t do this” vs. “I feel stressed, but I can handle this!”

⊷ Make a plan and seek support ⊶ Family & friends ⊶ School- Teachers & Counselors

⊷ Self-care ⊷ Self-reflection

⊶ What can I learn from this experience? ⊶ How have I overcome challenges in

the past? ⊷ GET ENOUGH SLEEP!

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What is self-care?

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The term self-care refers to activities and practices that we can engage in on a regular basis to reduce stress and maintain and enhance our short- and longer-term health and well-being. Self-care is also necessary for you to be effective and successful in school and personal commitments!

Self-Care

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⊷ Eating healthy food ⊷ Exercising ⊷ Writing in journal ⊷ Talking to your counselor, friend or family

about what is bothering you ⊷ Saying kind things to yourself ⊷ Setting realistic goals for yourself ⊷ Getting enough sleep ⊷ Not worrying about other people’s problems ⊷ Asking for help! ⊷ Doing things you enjoy

⊶ What do you do when you need a pick-me-up?

Self-care is NOT the same as being selfish!

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Post Test 22

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Smiling Minds

https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

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Other Resources

www.stressedteens.com https://cramerinstitute.com/ www.kidshealth.org https://www.calm.com/ The Stress Reduction Workbook for

Teens

by Gina Biegel, LMFT

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http://www.stressedteens.comhttps://cramerinstitute.com/http://www.kidshealth.orghttps://www.calm.com/

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Thanks! ANY QUESTIONS? Please come ask me! ⊷ alyssaalexander@iusd.org