Signs of anxiety
Name a situation at school you feel anxious about.
Fire drills, germs
Show how you would take a deep breath to manage worry or anxiety.
Demonstrate taking a deep breath.
When a situation gives us anxiety, we should always try to avoid that situation.
False. The more we avoid things that are actually safe, the more our anxiety will grow.
Name you favorite singer/actor
What it P!nk (my favorite singer)?
What are two ways your body lets you know you're anxious?
Fast breathing, racing heart, sweaty hands, feeling jumpy and restless
Name something you can do when you're feeling anxious at home.
Play on trampoline, take a deep breath, go outside, tell yourself you are safe, use worry doll, etc.
When we have anxiety it means we are in a dangerous situation.
False; most of the time we are not in danger when we are feeling anxious. Our brain is working harder than it needs to.
Cake or Ice cream?
Name a situation at home you feel anxious about.
Germs
Name something you can do at school when feeling anxious.
Ask to take a break, take a deep breathe, 5 senses practice, tell yourself you are safe
Doing things we are afraid of doing can help us get over our fear.
True
What is your favorite memory?
Name a time where you did not feel nervous or felt anxiety.
Can anyone have anxiety? Or feel nervous?
What is yes, it is very common!
Fun fact: We all have a feel that we can relate towards one another. Therapist sometimes feels anxiety, mom and dad, and even siblings! You are not alone.
Imagine you were to go to public school, what do you think it would be like? How would you feel?
No correct answer! Any answer is points earned!
Public schools: some fun events; activity school activities or spirit week (once per year), some holiday celebrations, and you may make new friends that you feel close to.
If we stay away from the thing that gives us anxiety, eventually we won't be afraid of that thing anymore.
False, avoiding things usually makes our anxiety worse.
What is your favorite season?
What is fall? (name yours)
Tell about a time you felt afraid but showed bravery and did the scary thing anyway.
Any example of a time you were brave!
Demonstrate how to calm yourself using your five senses (sight, touch, taste, sound, smell)
Use your hand to show how you can use your five senses.
Talking about our fears or anxiety usually makes it worse.
What is your favorite holiday?
What is Halloween? (mines) What is yours and why?