Anxiety
When you feel really worried, nervous, or scared about something, even if it’s not happening right now
What is change?
Always happening and is situational
True/False:
All emotions are valid/okay
True!
What qualities do you think make someone a “trusted adult”? Who are the trusted adults in your life?
Trusted adults make us feel safe, are good listeners, and are helpful when we are facing a challenge. Normally, this group of trusted adults may change as we get older
what are the main colors of AU
Blue and Yellow
What are the signs of Anxiety? or Stress
It can make your heart beat fast, your tummy feels funny, or make you want to avoid things. Everyone feels this way sometimes, and there are ways to help you feel better.
What is transition
Allows a person, place or thing to change and growth
Name one way skill you can use to get to calm and in control.
Breathing
Counting
Sharing our Feelings
Positive / Relaxing Thoughts
True or false: When playing cards or a board game, it is alright to be scream when you lose.
False. It's okay to feel angry inside but not ok to scream. It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner. Remember it is just a game.
How many years has katie worked at AU
5 years
True or False: When you feel anxious or stressed, you should tell a trusted friend, adult/teacher, and your parents.
True! You should never have to deal with big emotions all by yourself. By talking to someone else, they be able to help better understand how you are feeling and maybe have tips to help you.
True or Flase: Change and transitions are a straight line
False!
◦Everyone experiences them
◦Transitions are unique for each person
◦Transitions make big impacts on a person and their development
◦Allow individuals to have a growth mindset
◦Looking at the positive things that can come
Name 5 examples of emotions
love fear joy anger worry
happy, sad, mad, worried
True or false: It is okay to ask someone you don't know well, for their address
False. It's okay to ask someone you don't know well what town they live in but asking for their address is personal information and not shared with others you don't know well.
What is your favorite class at AU
everyone share
Name 3 calming techniques to help when you feel anxious.
Name the 3 types of transitions
1. Positive/good
2. negative/difficult
3. Neutral
What does the color green and yellow mean
green - calm, happy
yellow- excited and energetic
True or false: If a police officer asks me for my address or my parents' names, it is okay to tell them.
True. Police officers are usually considered "safe" adults
Who is in charge of Programming
Hannah, Nick, and Cassie
Is anxiety a bad or good thing?
No! it is your brain trying to protect you
however, sometimes it works too hard and makes you feel upset or uncomfortable
Name 5 types of strategies to help with change and transitions
◦Accept change/may not understand the event
◦Identify values and goals
◦Identify and express feelings (uncomfortable)
◦Don’t be in a rush
◦Good self-care
◦Consistent routines
◦One step at a time
what does blue and red mean?
blue - sad, slow, moppy tired
red - angry, mad, rude
Should I post pictures with important information in it? ex: my address, phone number, specific locations
Or should I tell people my passwords for different accounts?
NO! it is important to keep this information safe and private
Where was the original AU building
Webester