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Managing Stress Creatively

Read each scenario carefully. Stress affects people differently; choose safe, realistic strategies and seek support from a trusted adult if stress feels unmanageable.

Recognising Stress

Notice how stress can affect thoughts, feelings and the body.

1.A student notices a clenched jaw, a tight chest and restless energy before giving a presentation. Are these mainly physical, emotional or behavioural responses to stress? Explain your choice.

2.Which of these can be signs of stress? Select all that apply.

A racing heartbeat
Difficulty concentrating
Tense shoulders
Feeling unusually irritable
Trouble sleeping
A guaranteed improvement in memory

3.Which situation is most clearly an immediate study-related stressor?

A major assignment is due tomorrow and has not been started.
A friend invites you to the park next month.
You finish a favourite book.
You have packed your school bag the night before.

Build a Healthy Coping Toolkit

Healthy coping strategies can support wellbeing. Different strategies work for different people.

4.Create a visual toolkit with four healthy ways a Year 9 student could manage everyday stress. Include at least one physical activity and one calming or creative activity. Add a short label to each idea.

Draw and label your ideas.

5.Complete this example coping plan for a student who feels overwhelmed before a test: write one calming action, one place or person they could turn to for support, and one physical activity.

6.Write a brief, encouraging phrase a student could repeat when anxious about a difficult task. It should be realistic rather than promising a perfect result.

Supporting Someone Under Stress

Listen without judgement, suggest practical support and involve a trusted adult when needed.

7.Alex is worried about upcoming exams, is sleeping poorly and says, “I’ll fail every subject.” Write one supportive thing you could say and suggest two healthy actions Alex could try. Include when it would be sensible to involve a trusted adult.

8.A student wants to try a new stress-management technique this week. Suggest one safe technique and give a realistic time or situation for trying it.