COPING
Good job, now tell me how you feel!
This part of your body might beat extra fast when you are anxious...
HEART
It's the first day of school and you're nervous you don't like your teacher. When can you do to help?
Good answer!
Why does your heart beat extra fast when nervous...
Good answer
Change this to be positive: "I never get this right."
Good job
Show me how to do box breathing
Good job, now how do you feel!
That's right, you might start to sweat and be sweaty or clamy!
You're going to your first competition for the sport you are in and competing against others and you don't feel prepared. When can you do?
Good answer!
What's it called when you run away from danger or avoid things that are not dangerous
What can you remind yourself when you're stepping into something new and uncertain?
Nice!
Nice job, why would that be helpful?
What part of your body starts to feel funny like it might have butterflies in it..
That's right your stomach might feel upset or feel funny!
You want to invite your friend over, but you feel nervous he or she might say no. What can you do?
Great idea!
What are the three Fs that can happen when you are anxious?
FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE
What can you tell yourself when something seems unfair and you're mad you didn't get your way?
Nice job
TRUE!
This might happen if you notice parts of your body moving fast and you feel like you have ants in your pants...
Shakey
You feel like you want to quit your sport or favorite hobby because you're too anxious, but you really do love parts of it. What can you do?
Nice idea!
TRUE or FALSE: Avoiding your fears is best to help overcome them
Why does changing your thoughts help manage your anxiety?
Good answer
Nice job, this sounds more helpful!
What happens to the pupil part of your eye, the black part when you are nervous? Hint: Does it get bigger or smaller?
Right, it dilates and gets bigger to look for danger
True or False: Anxiety wants you to Avoid situations that sounds new and uncertain
True, nice job, anxiety usually wants us to avoid and not face our fears but that's not helpful
TRUE OR FALSE: Asking for help and/or problem solving can help us when we are anxious
TRUE
Why does reminding yourself in non-dangerous situations that your anxiety is a false alarm?
Good idea!