At a Glance

• Audience: Teens
• Goal: Teaches stress-management skills
• Six-Week Curriculum Fee: $630

Life can seem like a jungle when teens cope with school, family, friends and a hectic schedule. The six one-hour classes teach:

• Stressors in Daily Lives and Their Effects
• Ways to Identify and Cope With Stress
• Relaxation Techniques
• The Importance of Nutrition and Exercise in Managing Stress
• Communication Styles
• Making (and Keeping) Friendships
• Time Management

Show-Me Standards and MAP Skills addressed:

• Define stress and understand the impact it has on their lives
• Identify stressors and develop strategies to address them, such as managing time, understanding conflict and setting goals
• Understand the role of good stress management
• Assist students in maintaining health and achieving optimal performance
• Develop skills necessary to reduce and manage stress such as good nutrition, regular exercise and healthy relationships