Mental Wellness
Term 1
Building Resilience & Coping Skills
Term 2
Nurturing Healthy Relationships
Term 3
Wellness & Self-Care
Term 4
Mental Health Awareness & Future Planning
Term 1: Building Resilience & Coping Skills
In Term 1 we focus on:
- Stress Management
- Emotional Resilience
- Building Grit
Exploring the Path to Self-Regulation
Social emotional learning
Emotion Regulation
Self-regulation involves the skill of recognizing and appropriately managing one's emotions. This means being able to handle both positive and negative emotions effectively. For example, it involves staying calm under pressure, not reacting impulsively when angry, and managing stress.
Impulse Control
It includes the ability to resist impulsive actions and reactions. Individuals with strong self-regulation can think before acting, make thoughtful decisions, and avoid behaviors that may lead to negative consequences.
Stress Management
Self-regulation encompasses strategies for coping with stress and anxiety. Techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness, and problem-solving can help individuals regulate their stress levels and maintain emotional balance.
Self-Discipline
Self-regulation also relates to self-discipline and the ability to set and achieve goals. People with strong self-regulation skills can delay gratification, stay focused on long-term objectives, and work persistently towards their goals.
Conflict Resolution
Managing emotions is essential in achieving peaceful conflict resolution. Those who can regulate their emotions are better suited to engage in productive communication, and are more likely to find mutually acceptable solutions during disagreements.
Four A's to Cope with Stress
- Avoid unnecessary stress
- Adapt to the stressor
- Alter stressful situation
- Accept things you can't change
GRIT: (gr-it)
Strength of character perseverance and passion for long-term goals