Fear Hierarchies
What do we call the tool we use to rate our stress or anxiety?
stress-o-meter
What is "active mind"?
When our mind has a lot of worries
taking a deep breath
Who in this group is a dinosaur expert?
M!
What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An inVESTigator!
Name 1 person on "your team" who can help you face your fears.
parent, sibling, etc.
What is your worry bugs name?
(e.g. Worrier, Fart)
Demonstrate 3 cookie breaths.
Who in this group is interested in vintage cars?
G!
What do you call a sleeping bull?
A bulldozer!
Name 2 steps you used to face one of your fears in group.
Any 2 steps of your hierarchy
What is your helper bug's name?
(e.g. Helen Henny, Jasper T. Jowls)
Demonstrate "squeezing the lemon."
Show us how you tense and relax your muscles.
Which group member brought in a book about fairies when they were spotlight friend?
M!
What do you call cheese that's not yours?
Nacho cheese!
Earlier in group, we watched video examples of other kids facing their fears. Name 1 fear that was faced in the videos.
dogs, talking on the phone
"I am brave. I can handle this. The worry thoughts will go away." This is an example of a __________ __________.
helpful thought
Helen is afraid of snakes when she goes to the zoo. What is one helpful thoughts she can tell herself?
It's okay the snakes can't hurt me; the snakes are in a cage; I can handle this
Which group member brought in a bow and arrow as spotlight friend?
L!
Why do bananas put on sunscreen before they go to the beach?
Because they might peel!
If you were afraid of the dark, what could be the first step in your hierarchy?
Dimming the lights a little bit, keeping the lights off for a short time, etc.
When our bodies trick us into thinking something dangerous will happen, this is called a ______ ______.
false alarm
Name 3 things or people that help you feel calm.
Any thing or person who helps you!
Which group member loves super smash bros. and Chuck E Cheese?
T!
Where do cows go on Friday nights?
The moo-vies!