Worry vs. Problem Solving
Worry often gives this false feeling.
What is a sense of control?
Breathing in through the nose and out slowly helps us do this.
What is regulate or calm the body?
Just because we think something doesn’t mean it is _____.
What is true?
Paying attention to what’s happening right now instead of the past or future is this skill.
What is mindfulness?
Ideally, we talk to ourselves like _________.
This type of thinking goes in circles and doesn’t lead to action.
What is rumination?
Slow, steady breathing helps calm this system.
What is the nervous system?
This skill involves noticing thoughts without reacting to them.
What is mindfulness?
Group therapy utilizes the awesome power of _______ to help us regulate.
Many of us have an inner voice that is overly this.
What is critical or negative?
This mental habit can feel productive, but usually keeps us stuck.
What is worry?
Name one physical sign of anxiety.
What is increased heart rate / tension / sweating?
Trying to push thoughts away often makes them do this.
What is come back stronger?
This coping skill involves focusing on the present moment.
What is grounding?
Instead of judging a feeling, we can do this.
What is be curious about it?
A helpful question is: “Can I do something about this right now, or ___________?”
What is "should I let it go (or set it aside)?"
Slowing your breath and noticing your body helps move you out of this state.
What is fight-or-flight?
Instead of believing every thought, we can do this.
What is observe or question them?
Breathing, tapping, and moving are all ________ practices or ______ skills.
What is somatic?
Internal family systems (IFS) theory states we have multiple _______ within ourselves.
What are parts?
This mindset shift helps turn worry into exploration instead of fear.
What is curiosity?
By using skills to learn to re-regulate ourselves, we create a sense of _____ in our bodies.
What is safety?
When we don’t have all the information, our minds often fill in the blanks by creating these.
What are stories?
Humming can help calm the nervous system by activating this nerve.
What is the vagus nerve?
Instead of criticizing yourself, you can ask, “What might I need right now?”—this is an example of what?
What is self-compassion?