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Stress and Students

Stress and Students . By Heather Lambert. Stress is a function of the demands placed on us and our ability to meet them . Stress defined:. Perceived expectations of others (parents, teachers, academics, social groups)

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Stress and Students

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  1. Stress and Students By Heather Lambert

  2. Stress is a function of the demands placed on us and our ability to meet them. Stress defined:

  3. Perceived expectations of others (parents, teachers, academics, social groups) Stress of others (adult conversations, fights, divorce, news, natural disasters) Hyper scheduling (little time to rest, busy) Lack of confidant (caring, listening adult) Sources of Stress for Children

  4. Anger, moodiness Physical symptoms: stomachaches, headaches New habits: chewing, tapping Withdrawal Overreaction to minor disturbances Signs and Symptoms

  5. Parental involvement and encouragement to talk Normalize stress: some stress is normal Preparation: help the student prepare for stressful situations Listen and look: be aware of the child’s needs and communication of concerns Provide quiet time and time to play, avoid over-scheduling Coping skills: sharing feelings and needs, journaling, and reading books to help model how others deal with stress Stress reducers

  6. Additional Information: http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/index.html Created by: Heather Lambert

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