Curated OER
Stress Reduction Identifying and Combating Stressors
Pupils discover the warning signs of stress and explore how to use diet, exercise, relaxation techniques, and attitude to combat stress in their lives.
Health Smart Virginia
Stressors, Coping Strategies, Mindfulness breathing
After discussing the benefits of positive coping strategies, class members practice the stress management and stress reduction technique of Mindfulness Breathing.
Health Smart Virginia
Mental and Emotional Health
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...
Curated OER
I'm About to Pull My Hair Out!
Learn some techniques proven to reduce stress and prevent teachers from destroying their hairstyles.
Curated OER
Stress reduction: Deep breathing techniques
Pupils practice deep breathing exercises and write about a stressful time in their life and their reaction to it.
Curated OER
Stress Reduction: Visual Imagery
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.
Other
Pschiatry and Wellness: Stress and Wellness
This article gives a short summary of how to manage stress. It also gives links to other stress related sites.
University of Notre Dame
University Counseling Center: Relaxation Exercises
Describes a variety of techniques you can try that will help you release stress while studying, including deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and meditation.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Meditation
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.
Other
Tm Program: Transcendental Meditation Scientific Research
Scientific research on the health benefits associated with Transcendental Meditation. Over 30 years and 500 studies verify its effectiveness.
CNN
Cnn: How Keeping Your Cool Could Help Your Heart
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.