Fight, Flight or False Alarm
A bear is chasing you through the forest.
You're struggling to finish a difficult homework assignment.
Take a break and come back in a little while to finish.
Ask for help.
You're struggling to finish a difficult homework assignment.
Tell yourself that it takes time to learn new things.
I can do this.
I'll figure this out eventually.
Having anxiety can physically hurt you.
False. While anxiety cane be uncomfortable it can't physically hurt you.
What is the full name of Nearly Headless Nick, the ghost that frequented Gryffindor corridors?
Who is Sir Nicholas de Mimsy Porpington
You forgot your homework at home.
False Alarm
You're nervous about your first day of a new summer camp.
Take deep breaths while your mom drives you to camp.
Go do something fun when the fears pop up in your head.
You're nervous about your first day of a new summer camp.
I can think:
I am determined to have a good time.
OR
I've enjoyed other summer camps the past.
Worrying is very common.
True! Everyone worries sometimes. But for many people, worry can negatively impact their lives.
What does the scar above Albus Dumbledore's left knee look like?
A perfect map of the London underground
You are stuck on what to write for a writing assignment.
False Alarm
Your sister is singing at the top of her lungs while you're trying to study for a test.
Take a walk to calm to down.
Go study outside.
Your sister is singing at the top of her lungs while you're trying to study for a test.
I can tell myself:
She isn't doing it on purpose.
OR
She probably doesn't know that I have a test to study for.
Anxiety/worry isn't all bad.
True. A little bit of worry can motivate you to study, make you practice a sport, etc.
How many Horcruxes were made?
Eight in total, including Harry Potter himself
You're a firefighter and the fire alarm goes off at the fire station.
Fight
You got paired up with the class bully for a science project.
Take a deep breath each time he says a mean comment.
Tap on your legs under your desk to self soothe.
You got paired up with the class bully for a science project.
You can tell yourself:
I'm only in charge of myself. I choose to be nice no matter what.
OR
It's just one project. I can handle this.
False. Running away from a fear only makes the fear stronger.
Before telling her class about the Chamber of Secrets, what transfiguration lesson was Professor McGonagall teaching?
How to turn animals into water goblets
You've got butterflies in your stomach before the championship basketball game.
False Alarm- just do your best!
Your new tennis coach is really tough and likes to yell to motivate his players.
Use mindfulness to focus on the feel of the racket in your hand and the sensation each time the ball hits your racket.
Your new tennis coach is really tough and likes to yell to motivate his players.
You can tell yourself:
He's not yelling to be mean. He wants to help.
OR
Just because he's yelling doesn't mean I'm in trouble.
Taking baby steps to expose yourself to a fear can be helpful.
True! Gradual exposure can reduce the intensity of a fear.
In 'Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban', what does Ron do to the Boggart after it takes the form of a spider?
He envisions it with roller skates