Fight, Flight or False Alarm
A bear is chasing you in the forest.
Flight.
Lonely
Feeling. What is a thought that would go with this?
Balloon breathing.
You are stuck on what to write for your writing assignment.
False alarm.
I'm so sad, how could this happen!
Thought. What is a feeling that would go with this?
Not practicing how to breathe.
NO. When we are anxious it can be hard to breath so we have to practice how to do good deep breathing.
The fire alarm goes off at the fire department.
Fight.
I'm so mad, I could punch someone.
Thought. What is the feeling that would go with this?
Thinking about our five senses can help relax us.
True. They help you focus on the moment, instead of letting your mind wander.
You are swimming in a lake and notice a storm coming.
Flight.
Frustrated.
Feeling. What is a thought that would go with this?
Worry surfing.
NO
You forgot your science project at home.
False alarm.
Something terrible is going to happen.
Thought. What is a feeling that would go with this?
Smell, touch, see, hear and taste.
YES. Senses you can use to help you focus on being in the moment or can help you think of a happy memory.