Stressed out! (ppt)

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• This lesson explores some reasons why people get
  stressed, how to recognise the signs when this
  happens, and how we can help.

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Remember to share your ground rules or working
promises before you start!
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Stressed out!
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Everybody feels stressed sometimes.
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Pressure is good for us. It makes us work harder
and do our best. It helps us find out what we
are capable of.
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Pressure becomes stress when we feel that we
are unable to cope.
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• What kind of circumstances are likely to cause
  stress?

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Here are a few examples
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• When there are troubles in the family. For
  example
• When people arent getting on
• When mums and dads cant
• find a job
• When there are worries about
• money.

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• When someone close is ill, or has recently died.

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• When someone feels bad about themselves. For
  example
• Their appearance
• Their intelligence
• Their popularity.

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Yuk!
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• When someone feels they cant do
• what is expected of them.
• For example they might be worried
• about whether they can pass their
• tests or exams, or do their job well
• enough.

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• How might I feel if I am suffering from stress?

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You might feel some of these symptoms
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• You might be unable to get to sleep,
• or keep waking up in the night.
• You might have gone off your food.
• You may feel more impatient and
• get more easily upset than usual.

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No! Im NOT going to tidy my room!!
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• You might suffer from headaches
• and stomach aches.
• You may feel alone, even when
• there are lots of people around you.
• You may be lacking in energy, and
• find it difficult to concentrate.

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Ill never finish!
Im not good enough!
I cant do this!
I cant cope!
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We all feel some of these symptoms at times.
They are only important if they carry on over
some time.
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• So what can I do if I am suffering from stress?

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There are some very simple things you can do to
help yourself.
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• Ask people for help when you need it.
• Do one thing at a time.
• Try to eat healthily. Avoid junk food.
• Go to bed in good time
• Join a club, and take part in a physical
• activity that you enjoy, like dance,
• gymnastics or football.
• Remember to congratulate yourself when
• you learn how to do anything new or
• better.

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• Above all
• Talk to someone you trust about what is
  bothering you.
• Hidden feelings soon become unbearable.
• If problems arent sorted, they tend to get
  bigger.

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• How can we recognise when our friends are
  suffering from stress?

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Watch out for these signs
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• They might be more moody, shout,
• or lose their temper more often.
• They may not be eating very much.
• They might burst into tears for
• very little reason.

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• You might notice that they often
• start things, but dont finish.
• They may say bad things about
• themselves.
• They may not join in your games and
• conversations like they used to.

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• So what can I do to help them?

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The worst thing you can do is pretend not to
notice.
The best thing you can do is listen!
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• Encourage them to tell you about
• their worries and fears.
• Sit with them while they talk, cry
• or mull things over.
• You dont have to give advice.

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• Talking is like opening a door.
• It lets people see the choices they have.
• It helps them to find a way forward.

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Let them know how much you value them as a
friend. Remind them why you like and admire them.
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• Is there anything else I can do?

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• Encourage them to talk to an adult who can help
  them.
• You might offer to be there with them when they
  do so.
• Childline
• Samaritans

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• Be patient - youll soon have your friend back!

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• Childline is a charity which offers
• a free helpline for young people.
• The site also includes printable advice sheets
  on topics such as Friends. Racism and Child
  Abuse.

Childline
To talk to a counsellor call 0800 1111
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• Samaritans is a charity which is available 24
  hours a day to adults and young people who are
  feeling a sense of despair.
• They can call
• For the cost of a local call.
• Sometimes people find it easier to talk to
  someone outside their world, who can be
  completely objective.

08457 90 90 90
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• The Kings Sadness by Matisse

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Glossary

• Stress constant worry, anxiety
• Pressure stress, a heavy weight
• Cope manage, deal with
• Symptoms signs

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Useful Web Links

• http//www.healthyschools.gov.uk/Resources.aspx -
  teaching resources on healthy eating, exercise,
  mental health
• http//www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/healthyli
  ving/ - information on healthy living
• http//www.youngminds.org.uk/ -YoungMinds is a
  national charity working to improve the mental
  health of children and young people.
• http//www.learntobehealthy.org free
  teacher-led activities, web quests and games for
  children
• http//www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/fitness
  /motivation_young.shtml - advice on encouraging
  children to be active
• http//www.healthykids.org.uk/
• http//news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_2940000/n
  ewsid_2945000/2945096.stm - PSHE lesson plan on
  healthy eating
• http//www.activekidsgetcooking.org.uk free
  resources, certificates and recipes for primary
  and secondary schools