Asking Follow Up Questions
Your friend says, "I'm going on vacation next week!"
What is one follow up question you could ask?
WHO
WHAT
WHEN
WHERE
WHY
HOW
TRUE OR FALSE
ANXIETY is a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease, typically about and imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome
TRUE
Name 3 coping strategies you could use when feeling anxious.
Examples:
Deep breathing
Exercise
Listen to music
Stretch
Talk to someone
Meditate
Journal
What is one sign that someone may not be interested in conversation?
Turn their body away
Looking at their cell phone
Looking at the clock
Make less eye contact
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Give an example of a question about the recent past you could ask to start a conversation.
The Past: Something that already happened.
Ask questions about the recent past.
“How was your class?”
“What did you do last night?”
“What did you do last weekend?”
Why is asking follow up questions important?
It helps keep a conversation going
It shows that you are interested in talking
Does a trigger increase or decrease your anxiety?
Increase
TRUE OR FALSE
Coping strategies are the things we can do to calm ourselves down when we are anxious.
TRUE
What is one way to show interest in conversation?
Turn body toward others, lean in a bit
Make eye contact (intermittently)
Quiet hands and feet
Upward inflection
Listener asks questions about what was just said
Give an example of a question you could ask about the future to start a conversation.
The Future: Something that is going to happen.
Ask questions about the immediate future.
“What are you doing after school?”
“What are you doing after work?”
“What are you doing this weekend?”
Your classmate tells you, "I went to the movies last night and saw the new Batman movie."
What is one follow up question you could ask?
WHO
WHAT
WHEN
WHERE
WHY
HOW
TRUE OR FALSE
It is not that important to know what your triggers are.
FALSE
Knowing what triggers our anxiety can help us to manage it more effectively.
Research shows that lack of sleep can affect us in a variety of ways including our performance, mood and our health.
How much sleep is recommended for adults to get each night?
Between 5-7 hours per night
Between 7-9 hours per night
Between 10-12 hours per night
Adults should get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night.
Act it out:
Show us an example of showing INTEREST in conversation
Turn body toward others, lean in a bit
Make eye contact (intermittently)
Quiet hands and feet
Upward inflection
Listener asks questions about what was just said
Initiate a conversation with someone in the room about their routine or interests/hobbies.
Person’s interests or routine: Ask about one of their interests or about something they do, like sports, hobbies, work, or clubs they may be in.
“How is your job going?”
“Did you watch your favorite show the other night?”
“Have you gotten any new video games lately?”
Your classmate tells you, "I'm having a terrible day today."
What is one follow up question you could ask?
WHO
WHAT
WHEN
WHERE
WHY
HOW
TRUE OR FALSE
Everyone has different triggers
TRUE
Everyone has different triggers. Something that might trigger you, may not trigger someone else.
TRUE OR FALSE
Getting outside in the sunlight during the day can help you sleep at night.
TRUE
Try to get at least 30 minutes of sunlight outside per day.
Act it out:
Show us an example of showing DISINTEREST in conversation
They turn their body away
They check their watch, clock or cell phone consistently looking at the time
They make less eye contact or look toward the door.
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What is the first step to get to know someone new?
A. Ask them why they are here.
B. Greet them and introduce yourself.
C. Tell them all about your interests.
B. Greet them and introduce yourself.
Your coworker tells you, "I went to a baseball game over the weekend."
What is one follow up question you could ask?
WHO
WHAT
WHEN
WHERE
WHY
HOW
Signs of anxiety are those feelings and actions that occur within us that may tell us we are becoming anxious or frustrated.
What are two examples of signs of anxiety that you experience?
Examples: heavy breathing, heart racing, pacing, yelling, tense muscles, etc.
TRUE OR FALSE
Exercise does not really help manage anxiety.
FALSE
Exercise DOES help manage anxiety:
1. It releases "feel-good" chemicals called endorphins.
2. It takes your mind off of your worries (get away from the cycle of negative thoughts).
Explain why you shouldn't use your cell phone during conversations.
- You are sending the message that you don't want to talk
- It looks like you are not interested in conversation
- People won't want to approach you or talk to you
- It can be disrespectful to others
- It makes your conversation partner feel bad or uncomfortable
ACT IT OUT
Show how you could introduce yourself to someone new.
"Hi. My name is ___. What's your name?" "Nice to meet you."