Growth/Fixed Mindset
A person lost their job and says "I am such a loser, I'll never find a job again" What type of mindset is this?
A fixed mindset
What is Anxiety
Anxiety is your body’s reaction to anything you find scary or threatening. Occasional anxiety is normal, but if it’s too frequent or severe, anxiety can interfere with your goals and quality of life.
The internal voice, our thoughts, words spoken about ourselves, and our beliefs about ourselves are all examples of what?
Self-talk
How do affirmations benefit us?
Build confidence, self-esteem, engage us in a growth mindset.
Which staff member won a psychology honor reward?
Rene
A growth mindset helps you view challenges as a normal part of life rather than a __________
personal failing
What is the difference between situational anxiety and
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Everyone experiences anxiety at different levels of intensity. Generalized Anxiety is Chronic (long-lasting), and excessive over several areas causing stress in social, physical, occupational(school), financial domains.
What are the benefits of positive self-talk?
Increased self-esteem, decreased depression and anxiety, increased confidence, better problem-solving skills, and better interpersonal relationships.
When can affirmations be used?
In the morning, at night, at any routine time, during stressful situations, and anytime else.
What Staff Member got an award for their Role in the livestock show raising bunnies?
Kailyn
What are the benefits to having a growth mindset?
What are some of the symptoms of Anxiety?
Bonus Points (200) if you get every single symptom that was on your handout (8)
Uncontrollable Worry, Excessive Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Muscle
Tension, Poor Concentration, Increased Heart Rate, Decreased Enjoyment, and Upset Stomach
The skill of changing a negative self-talk statement to a positive self-talk statement is known as...?
Reframe
Positive self-talk.
Which Staff member got the award for Top Reader in school?
Marla
Draw on a board: CBT Triangle of a FIXED MINDSET
using the following situation.
Situation: An art student works hard and creates a painting for a community project, and their art teacher gives them constructive feedback
Fixed Mindset Thought:
I'm so bad at this, I'll never be an artist I should quiet now
Emotion: Sad, disappointed, frustrated, angry, anxious
Behavior: Gets angry at their teacher, isolates, doesn't socialize, destroys the project
What is the cycle of avoidance and how does it relate to anxiety?
You avoid the anxiety to escape uncomfortable symptoms, get temporary relief that comes at a cost which makes the anxiety worse and you never learn the skill to manage your anxiety which will therefore intensify it.
What are the benefits of negative self-talk?
Constructive criticism can help us improve, we can develop new ways of problem solving and creative skills.
What are the 5 steps of building an affirmation?
1. Identify negative thought.
2. Reframe to positive thought.
3. Simplify to 2-12 words.
4. Use creative language.
5. Practice often.
Which Staff Member got an award for Hall of Fame (Top academics) in their school?
Val
MINDSET using the following situation.
Situation: Jenny gets invited to a party where she only knows the host and no one else
Growth Mindset
Thought: I may not know anyone at the party but this will be a chance for me to socialize and meet new people or make new friends
Feeling: Excitement, Hope, optimistic, relaxed etc.
Behavior: More talkative, may initiate conversations
etc
Create the cycle of avoidance using the following situation:
Your friend has been making "jokes" that make you feel bad about yourself. You want to confront her but the idea of confronting her makes you anxious.
ANXIETY occurs, AVOID (make excuses for your friend, don't bring it up even when it bothers you, downplay that it makes you feel bad), Temporary RELIEF (you find relief that you don't have to confront her) - She continues to make the same jokes which (INTENSIFIES THE ANXIETY) and you must deal with her making fun of you.
When does negative self-talk become unhelpful?
When it becomes destructive, causes us to believe we are worthless or hopeless, is not constructive and belittles ourselves.
Using the 5 steps, reframe this negative thought into an affirmation: "Nothing I do ever works out."
I am capable of figuring things out.
I can make this work.
I will figure it out.
Or other phrase as approved by Marla!
Which Staff Member received a DECA award for hospitality (entertaining guests, visitors)
Blanca