Coping Strategies
A coping strategy that you can use in the classroom is...
Talk to a teacher or ask a question
We have fun with these people but we can also tell them when we are anxious...
Friends
What do you all have in common as 6th graders that might have caused in anxiety in late August...
Starting a new school!
True!
True/False: Everyone experiences anxiety differently...
True
What is the strategy you use when your stomach goes in and out...
Deep breathing
She is able to help us when anxiety makes us have physical symptoms, like a stomach or headache
Nurse Flicher
Making new friends
Stress and anxiety can both cause these physical symptoms... Name 3!
-Stomachache
-Headache
-Fatigue
-Trouble Sleeping
-Body aches
-Irritability
-Anger
True/False:
Do you think most people feel anxiety
True/False
Even when we're socially distanced it's important to stay...
Connected with friends and family
Whose job is at Northwood to help students
(Ex: If they have so much anxiety that it gets in the way of learning!)
Social Workers
Ms. Cohen, Mrs. Dugo, Ms. Thomas
Name 2 things that may cause cause STUDENTS to feel anxiety...
-Tests/ quizzes
-Homework
-Presentations
One of these is generally "future" oriented and causes worry...
Anxiety
The #1 thing that causes anxiety is...
What are 3 healthy habits that reduce your anxiety?
1. Getting enough sleep
2. Exercise
3. Eating well
The name of the program we use at Northwood to practice breathing and relaxation techniques
What is happening right now in the world that is causing anxiety...
COVID-19
One of these is generally occurring for a shorter period of time and one of these is generally occurring for a longer period of time...
Stress: Short Term
Anxiety: Long Term
True/False:
You can learn coping strategies/ skills to reduce your anxiety...
True
When you are experiencing feelings of anxiety what are at least 4 ways to alleviate that...
All of the above!
-Take a walk
-Talk to an adult
-Healthy Habits (Exercise, Get Enough Sleep, Eat Healthy)
-Journal, Color, Draw
-Listen to music
and more!
If there is something on that is very serious that is making you anxious, who can you talk with...
Any trusted adult!
-Teachers
-Social Workers
-Administrators
-Coaches
What are 3 different things that can cause anxiety in your family or home life...
Family Anxiety:
-Argument
-Divorce
-Death
-Loss of jobs
-Moving
One of these is generally caused by internal factors and one is generally caused by external factors...
Stress: External
Anxiety: Internal
Your anxiety will go away without making any changes in your life...
False