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Curated OER

Stress Reduction Identifying and Combating Stressors

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils discover the warning signs of stress and explore how to use diet, exercise, relaxation techniques, and attitude to combat stress in their lives.
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Health Smart Virginia

Stressors, Coping Strategies, Mindfulness breathing

For Teachers 7th
After discussing the benefits of positive coping strategies, class members practice the stress management and stress reduction technique of Mindfulness Breathing.
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Health Smart Virginia

Mental and Emotional Health

For Teachers 7th
The first activity in a social and emotional health unit is designed to help seventh graders develop the skills they need to cope with disappointment and manage stress. Groups practice stress reduction techniques and share ideas for how...
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

I'm About to Pull My Hair Out!

For Teachers All
Learn some techniques proven to reduce stress and prevent teachers from destroying their hairstyles.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stress reduction: Deep breathing techniques

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils practice deep breathing exercises and write about a stressful time in their life and their reaction to it.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stress Reduction: Visual Imagery

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use visual imagery in dealing with a stressful situation. They practice the visual imagery in class and at home. They record their reflections in a journal.
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Other

Pschiatry and Wellness: Stress and Wellness

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives a short summary of how to manage stress. It also gives links to other stress related sites.
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Unit Plan
University of Notre Dame

University Counseling Center: Relaxation Exercises

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes a variety of techniques you can try that will help you release stress while studying, including deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and meditation.
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Meditation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MayoClinic.com provides great information on meditation. The article is entitled, "Meditation: Calming your mind, body and spirit". Describes what meditation is and how it works, along with giving a list of links.
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Other

Tm Program: Transcendental Meditation Scientific Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientific research on the health benefits associated with Transcendental Meditation. Over 30 years and 500 studies verify its effectiveness.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: How Keeping Your Cool Could Help Your Heart

For Students 9th - 10th
Type A personalities or individuals with a "short fuse" may be 3 times more likely to have a heart attack. This CNN research article provides support for stress reduction techniques like yoga.