Coping Strategies
This strategy involves a type of breathing that includes breathing in, holding and releasing it at specific times
What is 4-7-8 Breathing
This is what you might feel before a big test even if you studied
What is nervousness or testing anxiety?
This word describes what you feel when you are worried or scared about something that might happen
What is anxiety?
This kind of thought makes you feel sad or scared, even if it’s not really true.
What is a negative thought?
This strategy causes you to use your feet outdoors
What is going for a walk or run
When someone teases you at school, this feeling might start in your chest or stomach
What is anxiety from teasing or bullying
True or False:Everyone feels anxious sometimes and that's okay
True
When you think, “I’m not good at anything,” a helpful thing to do is ask yourself if this is really _____.
What is true?
This strategy requires pen and paper
What is writing or journaling
You might feel worried when you are asked to speak in front of the class
What is stage fright or fear of public speaking
Anxiety can make your body feel funny. Name one way it might feel
What is fast heart beat, tummy ache, hot, sweaty palms, lots of repeating thoughts
“I made a mistake, but I can learn from it!” is an example of this kind of thinking.
What is positive thinking? (or) What is a growth mindset?
This strategy requires you to use your senses and starts with a 'G'
What is a grounding exercise
Going to a new school or joining a new team can cause this type of feeling
What is fear of change or new situations
Anxiety shows up when your brain thinks it's in danger. What kind of danger is it usually?
What is something that feels scary, but isn't really dangerous?
This is a superpower you use to talk back to your worries with "positive" kind and helpful words.
What is positive self-talk
This strategy involves releasing your frustrations or other feelings through words
What is talking to someone
This type of anxiety can happen when you are away from home or away from your parents. It begins with an 'S'
What is separation anxiety
If you feel anxious before a test or presentation, your brain is trying to do what?
What is protect you?
When your brain says “Everyone is better than me,” you can challenge it by finding ____ examples that show your strengths.
What are real?