Stress

Questionnaire:
What Are Your Sources of Stress?
(Adapted from Barreca & Hepler (2000))

Here are some questions to help you think about what causes you stress in the following different parts of your life:

School
Money
Relationships
Body, Mind and Feelings

Check off any of the following which apply to you:

School

	I cannot pay attention in class.
	I study but have trouble passing tests/assignments.
	I do not understand what my teacher teaches.
	I am not sure if I am able to do well in school.
	My attendance is poor.
	I am often late for class.
	I have too many assignments.
	I cannot stay awake in class.
	Other? (explain) ________________________________

Money

	I cannot get the money I need to pay for school.
	I do not have the money to pay basic expenses.
	I feel pressured because it costs a lot of money to come to Canada for school.
	My parents control how much money I spend.
	I have trouble managing a budget.
	I cannot get a job.
	I am financially responsible for someone else.
	Other? (explain) ________________________________

Relationships

	I have trouble getting along with family members.
	I have no friends.
	I do not know how to meet people in Canada.
	I have trouble meeting a boyfriend/ girlfriend.
	I do not understand the culture in Canada.
	I am fighting with my partner/parents/friends.
	A family member/friend has been sick or died.
	I find it hard to express my feelings.
	I am lonely, I miss my family/friends.
	Other? (explain) ________________________________

Body, Mind and Feelings

	I do not know how to eat right in Canada.
	I do not know what to do for exercise
	I have gained/ lost some weight.
	I am tired and sleeping more/ less than normal.
	I feel sad/ depressed.
	I do not feel like anyone cares about me.
	I do not want to do things that I used to like to do.
	I feel like I have too much pressure.
	Other? (explain) ________________________________