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Stress: Hero or Villain

Students will identify and differentiate between eustress and distress, analyze real-life scenarios, and develop strategies to transform stress into a positive force, fostering emotional resilience.

Understanding good versus bad stress empowers students to manage challenges healthily, build coping skills, and improve well-being both in and out of school.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Venn Diagram Exploration

10 minutes

Step 3

Scenario Sorting Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Closure & Reflection

5 minutes

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Stress: Hero or Villain

What Is Stress?

Eustress vs. Distress

Venn Diagram Exploration

Scenario Sorting Activity

Stress Management Strategies

Closure & Reflection

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Stress: Hero or Villain

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