Aim: How can we cope with stress in our everyday lives?

Do Now: complete the How can I cope? Worksheet

Notes: Positive and negative ways to cope with stress
Positive: make a list and plan ahead, be by myself and think, talk with a friend, ask for help, stay organized, talk about how I feel, keep a schedule, listen to music, exercise, etc.
Negative: swear, yell, fight, break things, avoid the situation, internalize it, use drugs including alcohol, self-harm, suicide, overeating or over exercising, acting out violently.