You!
Talk about something you accomplished recently
Visualization --imagining a nice, relaxing scene can help us feel less anxious. Describe a nice, relaxing scene
Is it normal for people to have anxiety
True
Where in our body can we feel anxiety or worry?
stomach
chest
hands
head
Is the thought: "I can be upset and still be okay" a positive thought or a negative thought?
positive
Name something your parent worries about
Positive self talk --Give an example of something you could say to yourself to help you feel better
You can make mistakes and still be a good person
True
True or False: mindfulness and breathing can help us calm our bodies when we are anxious
True
Give an example of how to talk back to the thought: "the test is going to be hard! I'll never get a good grade!"
Name 3 things that you like about yourself
Coping Skill Practice -- cross your arms and squeeze your elbows tightly, one side then the other, 10 times
Anyone can be perfect if they just try hard enough
False
Mindfulness can help us with anxiety. What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness means paying full attention to something. Using all of our senses (sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste) to NOTICE what is going on around us. It means slowing down to really notice what you're doing. Being mindful is the opposite of rushing or multitasking. When you're mindful, you're taking your time. You're focusing in a relaxed, easy way.
Give an example of how to talk back to the thought: "If I make a mistake then everyone will laugh at me."
How does you parent calm down when they are worried or anxious?
Mindfulness can help us with anxiety! Let's practice!
-look around the room for colors of the rainbow. Name one thing of each color: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
Sometimes people do not know WHY they are feeling anxious or worried.
True
What is something you do when you are anxious?
Possible answers: fidget, bounce leg, giggle, talk to someone, get a stomach ache
Give an example of how to talk back to the thought: "I can't do this, I never do anything right!"
Talk about WHEN your anxiety and worries are the worst AND what coping skills you use to feel better
Mindfulness can help us with anxiety! Let's practice!
1. name 5 things you can SEE
2. name 4 things you can FEEL
3. name 3 things you can HEAR
People with anxiety often have trouble sleeping
True
How do you know if a parent is anxious or worried?
Give and example of how to talk back to the thought: "Nobody likes me."