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.
This person at school can help when you feel worried.
School counselor, teacher, a safe adult and a friend.
True or false. Everyone has something special about themselves.
True.
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.
Scared
Name one thing you're really good at.
open ended question: comic book writing for sure.
Name at least two things that can trigger anxiety.
School, crowds, social media, family, friends, stress, etc.
What are 2-3 of your worry signs also known as triggers?
Start to worry: Heart race, can't stop thoughts, get a stomachache, avoid the worry, and don't feel hungry.
Very worried: butterflies in stomach, fast breathing, fidget, can't focus, and cry.
What is 1 mindfulness technique?
Meditation, focusing on your breathing, being aware of what is in the room, etc.
When your excited, your body might feel like it wants to do this.
Jump, move around.
What is try again or learn from it.
Someone who feels anxious might experience these feelings...
fast breathing, racing thoughts, difficulties making decisions, shaky hands, faster heart rate, etc.
What are 2 coping skills you agreed to use?
Hint:We worked on an activity called worry bug.
1. Talk about it.
2. Listen to music.
3. Take deep breaths.
4. Play
*you can also draw a comic book
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 or a feeling (remember activity where you drew your hand)
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.
True or false: You have to wear a cape to be a superhero?
False.
What is anxiety in your own words?
Big worries, distress, uneasiness, etc.
Remember Pedro the penguin. He had 3 different ideas for coping skills. Give at least one.
1. Name the emotion- pirate with balloons.
2. Think of a calm place.
3. Circle of support.
Name 2 benefits from using mindfulness.
Increased focus, Increase emotional regulation, reduced anxiety and stress, better memory, increased healthy, etc.
This is something quiet and fun you can do when you need a break.
color, draw, read, create a comic book.
Name one-way superheroes stay safe during a fight.
Works as a team, use their shield, think before acting.