11/4/2020
Everyone experiences stress – stress is a normal part of being a person – but learning healthy ways to cope can help reduce stressful feelings and symptoms.
Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress
- Take care of yourself. – eat healthy, exercise on a regular basis, get plenty of sleep, give yourself a break
- Talk to others. – share your feelings and challenges with a parent, friend, counselor, doctor,
- Take a break. - take a break from social media, take a walk around the block.
Tips for Parents
- Just by maintaining the time children wake up and go to bed at regular times may create a sense of stability. Being involved in after-school activities may provide children with stability and extra support.
- Listen to your child’s thoughts and feelings and share some of yours; create opportunities for your children to talk and encourage expression, but do not force them.
- Watch and listen to your child and be alert for any change in behavior.
- Reassure your child about his or her safety, security, and well-being.
- Talk to other parents and your child’s teacher about ways to help your child cope with stress.
Tips for Kids and Teens
- Talk to and stay connected to others. – parents or other relatives, friends, teachers, coach, family doctor, call a crisis intervention or national hotline
- Get active. – go for a walk, play sports, play a musical instrument, join an after-school program, volunteer with a community group of common interest
- Take care of yourself. – try to get plenty of sleep, eat healthy, exercise, and keep a routine.
- Take breaks.
Tips for School Personnel
- Create opportunities for children to talk and try asking them questions.
- Watch and listen; be alert for any change in behavior.
- Maintain normal routines in the classroom, this will create stability for students experiencing stress.
- Take care of yourself. – eat healthy, exercise on a regular basis, get plenty of sleep, give yourself a break
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