Stress and Children

What is Stress? Anything that causes a change in your body can be called stress. These changes usually come from different feelings we have, like: happy sad scared mad

Some signs of stress are: nervousness fast heartbeat nail biting headaches stomachache sweating worrying bad dreams fighting crying

What is a sign of stress in your life?

Stress can be pleasant or unpleasant.

Loosing something important Winning an award

Stressors: Things that cause stress are called stressors, like: Divorce or separation of parents Loss of a good friend Going to a new school Illness/Death Taking a test Moving to a new town

Can you name a stressor in your life?

Some tips on handling stress: Take a deep breath Talk with someone Tense and relax your body Think positive Don't dwell on your weaknesses Feel proud of your accomplishments Do exercises and get proper rest Massage your head/use pressure points Picture what you want to happen Do some fun things Prepare for tests early Count to ten or punch a pillow Eat fresh fruit and vegetables Do something for others Find time to cool out Forgive yourself and others

Stress Help Articles

Children Stress Help

For more information, contact:

Wholistic Stress Control Institute, Inc. (WSCI)
2545 Benjamin E. Mays Drive, S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30311-0481

Phone: (404) 755-0068
FAX: (404) 755-4333

Internet e-mail: wholistic@mindspring.com

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