Coping Strategies
True or False:
Mindfulness is when you intensely focus on being aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without overthinking it and without judgement.
TRUE!
Mindfulness can help us with feelings of anxiety, concentration at school, and when you are upset.
True or False
Our bodies give clues when we feel worried or anxious including stomach ache, feeling dizzy, pounding heart, and tense body.
True
*BONUS Double Points* what are some other ways our bodies shows we are worried?
True or False:
My thoughts have no effect on my mood or behavior.
False
Who was the quarterback for the Jets when they won their, one and only Super bowl?
Joe Namath
True or False:
Mindfulness is about noticing what is happening here and now in a kind way?
True
Coping skills are things we can do to make us feel better if we are sad, angry, or nervous. Give 1 examples of a positive coping skill and one example of a negative coping skill.
Positive Examples: taking a break, exercise, deep breathing, grounding, meditation, reading a book, listening to music, talking to someone you trust etc.
Negative examples: Avoiding, over eating, acting out, etc.
True or False
Anxiety is a feeling we should aim to eliminate from ourselves?
False
Bonus points, Why is it false?
In what situation would it be helpful to think this:
"Making mistakes is a part of life and how we grow as people."
Examples:
Making a bad decision at school or home.
Forgetting to do a chore or school work.
Failing a test.
Name three Shakespeare plays.
Taming of the Shrew, The Tempest, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, etc.
When losing focus positive self talk can be helpful what is one positive thing you can say to yourself and what is an example of a negative thing you can say to yourself.
Good job
Double Points
True or False
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to reprogram your brain by challenging irrational thoughts that form your beliefs about yourself and the world around you?
True
If you avoid or ignore my worries what will happen?
Worries may go away for a little while but they will grow larger and be harder to manage in the long run.
True or False:
If someone gets a bad grade and THINKS they are dumb, it can make them FEEL sad and angry and they may BEHAVE in different ways such as wanting to be alone (isolating) acting mean or angry.
True
Bonus Points:
What's another way your thoughts can affect your feelings and behavior?
What is Manga, give 3 examples.
Manga is Japanese graphic novels, examples include but are not limited to:
Attack on Titan, Naruto, Full Metal Alchemist, Demon Slayer, One piece, Dragon Ball, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure etc.
It is hardest for me to focus when...
Good job
Double Points
Practice 3 good deep breaths: breathing slowly through your nose, holding breath, then breathing slowly out your mouth.
How do you feel?
DOUBLE POINTS
In regard to anxiety what is a trigger and how can identifying your triggers help you manage your anxiety?
Triggers are people, places, situations etc. that make you anxious or nervous. Identifying triggers makes it easier to mange your anxiety because when you identify what is bothering you, you can plan how best to help you.
In what situation would it be helpful to think this:
"I don't have to be liked by everyone."
Example
A peer thinks you are "weird" and does not want to hang out with you.
The most important thing is to like yourself! BONUS POINTS:
Name two things you like about yourself?
What is the largest Ocean in the world
Pacific Ocean.
BONUS
What are the other 3 major Oceans in the world.
Name one thing you can do to help you regain focus?
Examples
-Take a short break (no time suckers)
-Quick physical exercise
-Fidget toys
-Drawing
When we get nervous we worry about what MIGHT happen, to stay in the present moment we can focus on our senses. Name 3 things you can see, 3 things you can hear, and 3 things that you feel right now.
Excellent! Double points!
Sometimes Anxiety is caused by irrational thoughts, for example someone might not approach a peer to be friendly because they think that no one could like them or that no one wants to be friends with them because they are "too weir/dumb/boring." How is this an irrational thought?
It is an irrational thought because you do not know if that person will respond to you or not. They may or they may not respond to you positively but you do not know until you try.
DOUBLE BONUS POINTS
What is a good way to deal with irrational thoughts?
How my thoughts influence feelings:
I often feel sad when I think...
Examples:
No one wants to be friends with me.
I cannot do anything right.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe How many Infinity Gems are there and what are they?
6
1. Mind stone
2. Reality Stone
3. Space Stone
4. Power Stone
5. Time Stone
6. Soul Stone
DOUBLE POINTS
How can mindfulness help us focus at school or work.
Mindfulness helps us be aware of our thoughts and feelings so when we start to lose focus by either external or internal distractions we can use coping strategies to help us refocus.
DOUBLE POINTS