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Purpose: The purpose of this task is for you to identify emotions behind behaviors and evaluate the impact of healthy stress management (positive and negative reactions to stress to get needs met.) Additionally, the purpose is for you to utilize the Developmental Assets list to plan for managing a stressful situation (knowing your resources vs. standing alone.)

Instructions: You will have 50 minutes to complete the following tasks. Once completed, share it with me, and provide the link. (If you downloaded to a Word doc, you will need to upload it to Google Docs.)

You will make a stress management plan for the scenario given using a graphic organizer (for example a chart) that includes the following components: your signals of stress, emotions behind the behavior, identification of developmental assets, positive action steps.
In the form of a paragraph, you will justify one of your action steps stating why that would be a healthy choice for you and including evidence to support your answer (evidence would include at least 1 anecdote from your personal experience.)
You will make a 2-3 sentence statement on how your stress management habits affect your overall wellness use an example from your stress management plan as evidence.

Open these Materials PRIOR to beginning the test:

Graphic organizer example - You may use this format for your management plan OR use another format of your choice.
40 Developmental Assets List

Scoring Rubric
(Optional) Link to online stress management site (You are allowed to use a computer or device to access this site, if you choose.)

Definitions:

stress - a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

stress management - any technique developed to help someone cope with or lessen the physical effects of everyday life pressure.

developmental asset - a skill, experience, relationship, or behavior that enables a young person to develop into a successful and contributing adult.

anecdote - a short story or example to illustrate a point.

Prefer to download this and take the paper version? Print the Competency linked here, & submit photos.