True or False
Our thoughts influence our mood and behavior?
True
For 500 points give an example.
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?
Which is the closest star to the Earth?
The Sun
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.
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Sponge Bob Square Pants
If I feel like if I try something new something terrible will happen. How might that affect my behavior?
Good Job!
Double Points!
True or False
Anxiety is a feeling we should aim to eliminate from ourselves?
False
Bonus points, Why is it false?
What is the largest ocean Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, or Artic?
Pacific
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.
What are 3 strengths and three things you are grateful for?
double points
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.
DOUBLE POINTS
If you avoid or ignore your 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.
Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupitar
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
Who is the Avatar and the Last Air Bender?
A. Aang
B. Sokka
C. Katarra
Aang
In what situation would it be helpful to think this:
"I was not panning on this happening but I am able to adapt to change even though it is difficult for me."
Example
Something does not go the way you want it to
Something changes in your schedule
BONUS POINTS:
What is flexible thinking vs rigid thinking?
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.
What is the group of stars called that form an imaginary picture?
Answer- Constellation
Bonus points give an example
Practice 3 good deep breaths: breathing slowly through your nose, holding breath, then breathing slowly out your mouth.
How do you feel?
DOUBLE POINTS
Name three Movies starring Tom Hanks
Good job
Jumping to conclusions, catastrophizing, minimizing the positive are examples of cognitive distortions/irrational thoughts. Give an example and then challenge or reframe that thought.
QUADROUPLE POINTS!!!
Name something in your life that makes you nervous or scared. How will this thing affect you in a year, in five years, in 10 years?
Double points
What is the Capital of New Jersey?
Trenton
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!
Name 5 Disney Movies
Nicely Done!