What Is Anxiety
This is a feeling of worry or nervousness when we think something might go wrong.
Anxiety
What is one physical sensation we might notice when we are feeling anxious?
Faster and stronger heart beat
Faster and deeper breathing
Sweating
Upset Stomach
Tense muscles
These can also happen with
other strong emotions as well!
True or false: Emotions are in our brain but also have physical sensations
True
True or false: Our thoughts impact our feelings
True
This skill means saying what you need in a clear and respectful way.
Assertive communication
Anxiety can be 'set off' when we are in situations like meeting new people, speaking in front of others, or trying something new. These are called ______
Anxiety Triggers
This emotion might make someone want to yell or clench their fists.
Anger, mad, frustration
Name one tool that can help calm your body
Fidget, stress ball, weighted blanket, etc.?
The cognitive behavioral triangle (CBT triangle) tells us that what three things are connected?
Cognitions (Thoughts)
Behaviors (what we do)
Emotions (how we feel)
This skill helps break big problems into smaller steps.
Breaking down the problem or graded task assignment
Anxiety is not always bad. What is a reason our body might be making us feel anxious? To tell us what?
To protect us or warn us about danger
Why do we feel emotions?
Emotions are our body's way of telling us if things are going well or not and help us know what we need. They are communication.
What is the 3-2-1 grounding skill?
3 things you see
2 things you feel
1 thing you hear
Name one example of of an anxious thought
“What if I fail?”, “Something bad is going to happen"
In the Simple Ask skill, you say the situation, say how you feel, and say what you _______
Name one thing that can trigger anxiety.
Stressful situation (examples: crowds, conflict, change, new situations)? etc. any correct answer
Why is being ability to identify our emotions (know what are are feeling) important?
It allows us to then use the right tools and change how we feel
What is one thing in your environment (the space and things around us) that impacts your anxiety?
How Senses Can Turn ON Anxiety
How Senses Can Turn OFF Anxiety
How can changing an anxious thought to a more balance or positive thought make us feel?
We will probably feel less anxious
What is one way that problems are connected to anxiety?
Problems can make us worry about what might happen or how to fix them, which can increase anxiety.
Anxiety can affect three things: our body, our thoughts, and our
Our behaviors or actions (the things that we do)
What is one tool for identifying our emotions? (understanding how we feel)
Thinking about what your body is feeling
Labeling emotions
Describe the situation - what happened, where it happened, who was involved, and how it felt.
What is one way you can use breathing to help with anxiety?
Deep breaths
Paced breathing
Square (box) breathing
Etc.
Change this thought to a more balanced thought: "I made a mistake, so I am a complete failure and will lose my job".
"Everyone makes mistakes. I have completed many tasks well before, and I can fix this".
Your roommate keeps playing loud music late at night when you are trying to sleep.
How could you use the Simple Ask Skill?
“When you play music late at night, I feel really tired and frustrated. Can you turn the music down after 10pm so I can sleep?”