Overcome stress

Pre-class assignment/topic to write

• Share a situation that makes you feel stressed. What happened? What did you do in that situation? What was the outcome?

• What do you do when you stressed out? Share a few examples (3-4) of how these activities help you to overcome stress.

• What do you usually do to help your friend or a person you love overcome stress?

Articles (optional)

• Video: How to make stress your friend

• Healthy Coping Skills for Uncomfortable Emotions

Conversation starters

• Use assignment as conversation starters

• Discuss the ideas in the video

• Help mentee to reflect on how to deal with stress and negative thoughts in a challenging situation