True or False
True or False: Our brains are wired to respond to a perceived threat.
True!
Name at least 3 things that can cause anxiety.
The Environment
Brain Chemistry
Personality Type
Negative/Unhealthy Thoughts
Genetics
How do you use the grounding technique of "5-4-3-2-1"?
Using your senses. Ex:
5 things you see
4 things you hear
3 things you can touch
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
What's the deepest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean
True or False: Everyone experiences anxiety in the same way.
False
Which hormone is the "love" hormone?
Oxytocin
Demonstrate the correct way to deep breathe.
-Demonstration-
What's the heaviest animal in the world?
Blue whale
True or False: As many as 2 in 5 people will develop anxiety in their lifetime.
What are some things our bodies might experience while feeling anxious?
Headaches
Racing heart
Sweat
Racing/intrusive thoughts
Stomach pains
How do we use the skill: TIPP?
Temperature
Intense exercise
Progressive muscle relaxation
Paced breathing
How many yards are on a football field?
100 yards
True or False: Everything I think is accurate/truth.
False
What is anxiety?
A feeling of unease, fear, or nervousness that's difficult to control.
Demonstrate the 5 finger breathing technique
What's the fastest animal in the world?
Cheetah
True!
What 3 things can anxiety affect in a person? (in general terms)
Body
Thoughts
Behavior
Scenario: My friend suddenly stopped talking to me and made new friends.
Thought: No one cares about me and everyone hates me. I'll never have any friends again.
Challenge this thought
~Demonstration~
Name the 7 continents
Europe , Asia, Africa
North America, South America, Antarctica