Anxiety Info
Is it normal to experience anxiety?
Yes
Is this PREVENTION or INTERVENTION?
Shoveling a sidewalk
INTERVENTION
What is the size of this problem?
You lost a library book
Either small (you can fix it yourself) or medium (you need help)
Bonus: How might you fix this problem?
Can anyone experience anxiety?
Yes
Is this PREVENTION or INTERVENTION
Apologizing after hurting someone's feelings
INTERVENTION
What is the size of this problem?
You wake up at night and smell smoke in your house
Big problem (you could be in danger)
What are some ways that people feel anxiety in their bodies?
Sweating, shaking, stomachache, headache, rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, etc.
Is this PREVENTION or INTERVENTION?
Practicing your lines for a school play
PREVENTION
What is the size of this problem?
You clothes did not meet the dress code and an admin asked you to change
Small (you can fix it yourself) or medium (you need help to fix it)
BONUS: why might this FEEL like a big problem?
Describe a time that you felt anxious, and what you did to feel better.
(any response)
Examples:
1. Practice for the situation (role play with a parent or friend)
2. Talk about the situation with someone
3. Learn more about the situation (what it will be like, etc.)
What is the size of this problem?
You got stopped at the check-in desk, even though you're supposed to be at school.
Small problem (you can handle it yourself), or medium (you need help)
Describe what anxiety is, in your own words.
(any answer related to a feeling and physical symptoms we experience when stressed/afraid)
Give at least one way a person can feel better (INTERVENTION) when they are in a situation they feel anxious about.
Example answers:
1. Take deep breaths
2. Take a break
3. Think positive thoughts
What is the size of this problem?
You love listening to music on your phone, but it's class time and your teacher asked you to put it away.
Small (you can handle it yourself)