Stress Continuum Worksheet Using in the Stress Continuum Model
The Stress Continuum is a great tool for identifying how you experience the world. Only when
we are able to identify our current state can we move toward a future, desired state.
A downloadable / printable version worksheet is available here.
Look at the model. Where are you on the scale?
Don’t overthink - just read the descriptions and choose what comes up. You don’t have to feel 10 out of 10 to be green. Write it down.
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Next, think about what rejuvenates you, pulling you toward the green? Which thoughts, activities, people, and behaviors move you in this direction? Write them down.
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If you’re feeling impacted by present circumstances, refer to this continuum from Responder Alliance, modified in response to COVID-19
What pulls you toward the red? The thoughts, circumstances, people, and feelings?
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Sit quietly for a couple of minutes. How do you act and what are you doing when you are really green? Consider your demeanor, sleep, energy, state of mind.
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Do the same things for orange. How much are you drinking? How and what are you eating? How is your family and social life?
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Benefits of the Stress Continuum
Provides a positive vision to move towardCommunication, understanding and connection
What color are you? What’s behind that?
What moves you on the continuum?
