Stress on the Brain and Body Counseling Presentation

Subject

Health

Grades

9th - 12th

Format

Microsoft PowerPoint, PDF · 28 pages

About this resource

The Stress on the Brain and Body Digital Counseling Presentation helps high school students understand how stress impacts the brain, body, and overall wellness. This presentation teaches students about the brain and its impact on physical health and mental health. Your high school students will also connect mental health, physical health, and positive coping skills in a relatable, evidence-backed way. Students will learn vocabulary and terms related to stress, consider different responses to stress, and practice positive coping skills and strategies. This includes 26 non-editable slides. This resource was created with high school students in mind. This resource can easily be used with digital/distance, hybrid, or in-person learning. Note: This slideshow includes a link to a scientific video about the brain ("Brain 101") from National Geographic appropriate for grades 9-12. You do not have to use this video to use this resource. It is supplemental. You can preview this video prior to using this resource here. In addition to slides, this resource also includes printable "Stress Management Apps" takeaway cards for students to reference. Students will: • demonstrate the ability to use coping skills and apply them to enhance health (mental and physical) and their own well-being • use decision-making skills to enhance overall health and well-being • practice health-enhancing behaviors and self-management • practice self-management and emotional regulation strategies This is a great addition to your high school social/emotional lessons (for social emotional learning)! Use this resource in a classroom setting, small group setting, or individual counseling session. Instructions include how to open the file and share it with your students via Google Classroom™. This resource comes on Google Slides but can be downloaded by the buyer into PowerPoint, image, or PDF format by going to File > Download > and choosing an alternate file type. This lesson is INCLUDED in the Stress on the Brain and Body Classroom Lesson for High School Students. How Can I Use This? • in a classroom setting • in a small group setting • in an individual counseling session • "lunch and learn" lesson series • in an advisory program or setting • wellness week or mindfulness day If I Liked This Resource, What Else Might I Like? • Goal Setting Classroom Lesson • Healthy Relationships Classroom Lesson • Growth Mindset Classroom Lesson • Coping Skills Classroom Lesson • Personal Health and Wellness Classroom Lesson

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