COPING WITH STRESS AND REDUCING ANXIETY
T his session addresses the issue of stress and anxiety. An in-depth look at the causes of stress and anxiety is examined along with methods and techniques of how to avoid and relieve stress and anxiety is provided. The facilitation group leader provides an explanation of adolescent and peer group stressors, provides information regarding methods to reduce stress through techniques such as running, bicycling, walking, social activities, going to a movie, playing video games, breathing exercises, participating in sport activities and other stress reduction and anxiety relief and avoidance techniques. This session is designed to help participants avoid and reduce stress by learning how to recognize anxiety triggers such as chaos, extreme peer pressure, family problems, bullying or violence, poor communication skills, the challenge of maintaining good grades and succeeding in school, the need for money to purchased needed or desired items and the ability to acquire and maintain close friends.
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