Symptoms of Anxiety
Does our body communicate to us how we are feeling?
YES
How do you do this strategy?
5 things you can SEE, 4 things you TOUCH/FEEL, 3 things you HEAR, 2 things you SMELL, 1 thing you TASTE
What is another name used for this coping strategy besides sensory bottle?
Glitter Jar
What is the phrase called when you are thinking to yourself?
Self-Talk
When you are mindful, what period of time are you focusing on?
The present (here and now)
Explain what Anxiety is
Your body's natural response to stress. It's a feeling of fear or apprehension about what's to come. Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear to change or a stressful event.
What part of your body are you using to do this technique?
your SENSES
Tell the group how to make a sensory bottle/glitter jar!
1) Have materials
2) Add water, glitter, glue
What does your inner coach relate to?
Positive Thoughts
Explain mindfulness
The ability to be fully present and notice what you are doing. Paying full attention to something
Name something you can become anxious about
Answers vary
What is the purpose of using this strategy?
As a coping skill to help recenter yourself
Where do you keep your glitter jar?
In a private place to you can use it (Room, garage, bathroom, etc)
What does your inner critic relate to?
Negative Thoughts
What did we practice doing when we were on the headspace website?
Audio meditation
Why is it good to notice in your body when you are anxious?
You can try a coping strategy to calm your body down.
What do you do if you cant find something around you that you can SMELL?
Make up something that you like to smell
How do you use a glitter jar?
Used when need time to calm down once upset. Shift their gaze to the swirling glitter, breathing deeply in and out as they watch it sink to the bottom of the jar. Notice the calm feeling moving through their body as they breathe.
When does your inner critic (negative thoughts) come out?
When something is difficult or you made a mistake
Explain how to do mindful eating
Hold it, See it, touch it, smell it, place it in your mouth, chew it, swallow it
Name three symptoms of Anxiety
Racing heart, feeling weak/dizzy, chest tightness, difficulty catching your breath, ringing ears, feeling sweaty, tingling in hands/fingers
Show the group how to do this technique!!
LIVE ACTION!!
What is the purpose of using a glitter jar?
This gives their body time to regulate their heartbeat and helps them slow down their feelings and their thoughts.
How do we use our inner coach (positive thoughts) as a coping strategy?
You start to get frustrated with a situation and your thoughts might at first be negative, you consciously switch your thinking with a more positive thought
What are some benefits of mindfulness? Name 3
Improved self esteem, improved body image, better mood, better decision making, decreased worry, improved concentration, improved emotional regulation, improvement in social skills