Stress can be debilitating, and it can cause and/or aggravate health problems. And since stress is a normal part of human existence, it’s important to arm ourselves with knowledge so that we recognize when we are stressed out. Stress Awareness Month happens each April. It’s important to learn some strategies for coping. What can we do?

Mindfulness is about focusing on whatever is happening moment-by-moment without being judgmental. In mindfulness meditation, you actively choose to control where your mind goes.

Grounding techniques help you to stay “in the moment” when your mind and body are returning to a place of trauma or stress. Below you will find a helpful exercise to help you and your students become more mindful of the environment and less anxious or overwhelmed with stressful thoughts.

20 Coping Skills for Children & Adults!

Write it out

• write it out and throw it out

• journaling

• write a letter to yourself or someone else

Self-soothe

• give yourself a hug

• rub your ears

• hold your own hand

Use your body

• stretch

• push against a wall

• exercise

• yoga: child's pose, downward dog

Disconnect

• walk in nature

• put technology away

Mindfulness

• imagine a train of thoughts

• identify five senses

• focus on your breath

Listen

• music

• guided meditations

Create

• art

• make a picture for someone

• write someone a letter
  

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• School Social Workers

• Health Services Staff

• Mental Health Counselors

• Consulting School District Physician

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst

• Student Services for General Questions or Not Sure Where to Go for Help