Worry Detective
This is something that can happen when your brain thinks about a problem over and over again.
Worrying
When people feel anxious, their heart may do this.
Beat faster
Doing something even when you're nervous is called being _____.
If your worry says, "I can't do this," what could be a more helpful thought?
"I can try," "I've done hard things before," etc.
Taking slow deep breaths is an example of a ______ skill.
Coping skill or calming skill
Name one thing that commonly triggers worries for kids.
School, friends, tests, sports, getting in trouble, health worries, etc.
Name one body clue that tells you anxiety might be showing up.
Sweaty hands, butterflies, shaky legs, headache, stomachache, etc.
Give an example of a brave choice at school.
Any brave choice at school
This means checking whether your worry has evidence.
Being a worry detective
example
thought: i won't finish this project.
evidence: have i finished projects before? yes
do i still have time to work on it? yes
have i completed parts of this project? yes
Name two things that help you calm down when worried.
Any 2 things that help you calm down when worried
A worry thought says, "I'm definitely going to fail." What thinking trap might this be?
Catastrophizing or expecting the worst.
True or False: Anxiety can sometimes make your stomach hurt.
True
What's one thing you've done even though you felt nervous?
One thing you've done even when you felt nervous
What's one question you can ask a worry thought?
Is it true? What's the evidence? What would I tell a friend?
This coping skill involves paying attention to what's happening right now.
Mindfulness
5 things see
4 things touch
3 things hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
focusing on feet on floor
What's the difference between a real problem and a "what if" worry?
A real problem is happening now; a "what if" worry is about something that might happen.
What is your body's strongest clue that you are starting to worry?
Your body's strongest clue
Why is avoiding worries usually not helpful in the long run?
It teaches the brain the worry is dangerous.
Finish the sentence: "Just because I think it doesn't mean ______."
It's true
If a friend felt worried, what advice would you give them?
any advice you would give them
Share a worry you've had before and tell whether it came true.
Any worry that you had :)
Describe what happens in your body during a big worry.
What happens in your body?
Describe a challenge that would help you practice bravery this week.
Any challenge (ex: talk to a new kid at camp, raise your hand, order food at restaurant)
Create a comeback statement for one of your worries.
example:
I can finish this project if I take it one step at a time and keep working on it.
Create your own Top 5 Worry-Fighting Powers list.