Anxiety
Can any one have anxiety?
Yes
What is the definition of a coping skill?
A skill to help you calm down
What is mindfulness?
Being present, acknowledging body sensations, accepting feelings and thoughts.
Do a check-in to see how you are feeling, engage in coping skills.
What is your favorite thing to do?
True or false.
Anxiety affects how we feel and how we behave.
True.
True or false
Everyone uses the same coping skills for the same worries. Why?
False. Everyone is different; different things work for different people.
True or False?
Mindfulness is hard.
False. It can become easier when you practice this skill.
True or false
Emotions do not affect as we feel.
False. Our emotions tell us how we feel and help us communicate with others.
What is your favorite color?
answers may vary
Name at least two things that can trigger anxiety.
School, crowds, social media, family, friends, stress, etc.
What are 2 coping skills you can use in school?
doodle/draw, ask for help, etc.
What is 1 mindfulness technique?
Meditation, focusing on your breathing, being aware of what is in the room, etc.
Why is it not healthy to avoid emotions?
intense emotions only get bigger, we can get more stressed, it comes out in our behaviors, etc.
What is the purpose of counseling?
to help us work on different skills and topics, talk about feelings, social skills, worries, frustrations and some fun, etc.
Someone who feels anxious might experience these feelings...
fast breathing, racing thoughts, difficulties making decisions, shaky hands, faster heart rate, etc.
What are two negative ways people use coping skills to cope with anxiety?
what are two positive ways people use coping skills to cope with anxiety?
Negative: Avoid the situation, isolate, become very angry, etc.
Positive: Talk to someone, use a relaxation technique, ask for help, etc.
What are the five senses and how can we use them in mindfulness?
Touch: Touch something soft
See: find your favorite color
Taste: taste your favorite snack
Smell: smell cookies baking in the oven
Hear: listen to your favorite song or a bird outside
Name at least 5 emotions.
Hint: If you're stuck; think inside out characters
Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, Sadness
happy, mad, sad, worried, surprised, etc.
How do you say hello or good day in French?
Bon Jour!
What is anxiety in your own words?
Big worries, distress, uneasiness, etc.
Why is exercise a good way of coping with anxiety?
name 3 coping skill activities you can do.
It is good for you body to get the blood flowing, feel good chemicals get release from your brain, helps to get the energy out of your body, etc.
Activities: dancing, sports, jumping jacks, hopscotch, etc.
Name 2 benefits from using mindfulness.
Increased focus, Increase emotional regulation, reduced anxiety and stress, better memory, increased healthy, etc.
How do emotions affect the body? Give an example of how a strong emotion affected you.
Your body responds to the way you think, feel, and act.
example of strong emotion: anger, throwing things saying mean things to someone.
Name one thing you have learned in counseling.
Answers will vary