Welcome! Today we will explore how to manage stress and handle tough emotions like loss and grief.
Stress is your body's natural response to difficult situations like exams or major life changes. High stress can make you feel overwhelmed, tired, or upset.
We can examine healthy habits to reduce the physical impact of stress. Deep breathing and full sleep help slow your heart rate and refresh your brain.
Trauma, loss, and grief occur after deeply painful events. Expressing your feelings through art, writing, or talking with trusted adults lowers their emotional weight.
✏️ Worked example
Sam feels deeply stressed and sad after losing his pet dog. Examine how Sam can actively reduce the impact of this grief.
1. Identify the situation: Sam acknowledges that he is experiencing grief from losing a beloved pet.
2. Examine coping strategies: Sam compares options, like bottling up feelings versus sharing them.
3. Take healthy action: Sam talks to his family and draws a memory book about his dog.
4. Evaluate the impact: Sharing memories reduces Sam's emotional burden and helps him feel supported.
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