Worry Thoughts
What is a worry thought?
A thought that makes you feel scared or nervous
If one LEGO falls, does the whole building always break?
no
The brain always gets things right.
False
Name one breathing skill.
box breathing
What does it mean to be the “boss” of your worry?
Not letting it control you
Do worries always tell the truth?
No
What should you do if a LEGO build doesn’t work the first time?
try again
What is the brain trying to do when it sends worry thoughts?
keep us safe
What is one movement that helps calm the body?
exercise, jumping jacks
What should you say to a worry thought?
You’re not in charge of my thoughts
Finish the sentence: “Just because I think it doesn’t mean it’s ___.
True
How is fixing a LEGO like fixing a worry thought?
we can rebuild it and try again or think about something else
What happens when the brain overreacts?
It sends a false alarm making us think there is danger or worry when there is not
Name one grounding skill.
breathe, name 5 things you see, 4 things you hear, 3 things touch, 2 things smell, 1 taste
What’s one thing you can tell yourself when anxious?
I can handle this
When worry thoughts show up, what should we do first?
Pause / take breath
What’s stronger: one LEGO block or many together?
together
What can help us stop brain tricks?
coping tools
What tool helps when your body feels jumpy?
What happens when we use coping tools?
The worry gets smaller
one question we can ask ourselves about a worry thought.
is it true or false?
If a LEGO piece is missing, can we fix it?
yes
make up a question
:)
Who can help you when worry feels big?
mom and dad, teacher
What’s one way you’ve beaten worry before?
your answer :)