Anxiety
The character who wants to help Riley stay in control of things
Anxiety
T/F: People deserve to be bullied. Explain your answer.
False - no one ever deserves to be bullied, even if they have been mean to other people. Bullying can really hurt other people
What is mindfulness?
“The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something.”
“A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations used as a therapeutic technique.”
Name 3 acts of kindness you can do for others
Great work!
What is anger?
Anger is a strong, negative emotion that arises when someone feels frustrated or unfairly treated. In other words, annoyance, displeasure, or antagonism towards others.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness.
True/False: School should be safe for all students. Explain your answer.
ABSOLUTELY!!
Name a situation where it is helpful to practice mindfulness.
At home, at school, anywhere!
Describe a time you have been kind to someone else
Describe your experience!
List two physical reactions one can feel because they are angry.
Feeling hot, muscle tension, clenched jaw, breathing faster or heavier, headaches, sweating, increased heartrate.
List 5 coping skills for anxiety
Take deep breaths, Play sports, Think of something funny, Listen to music, Stand up and stretch! Talk to a friend. Talk to an adult. Eat a snack. Draw a picture of a place that brings you joy. Color. Clean or organize something. Use a stress ball or fidget. Look at pictures you’ve taken that bring you joy! Write a positive note, Rip paper into pieces, Visualization exercises (Imagine yourself somewhere peaceful that brings you joy and makes you happy), Drink water, Make a gratitude list, Dance, Watch a good/funny movie! Read a good book, Snuggle your pet, Go for a walk, Take a short 25-30 minute nap
Why do people bully?
"Hurt people, hurt people." People can bully because they have been the victim of bullying themselves; they intentionally want to hurt other people; they may feel powerlessness in some situations; they may feel a need for control; the bullies have deeply rooted insecurities about themselves.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 skill?
5 things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can small
1 thing you can taste
What is the purpose of kindness rocks?
The purpose of kindness rocks is to spread positivity and kindness within a community by painting rocks with uplifting messages and leaving them in public places for people to find.
What was the purpose of the anger iceberg activity?
The anger iceberg represents the idea that, although anger is often displayed outwardly (towards others), other emotions, such as sadness, fear, guilt, hunger, or sleepy, may be hidden beneath the surface.
List 5 physical symptoms that happen as a result of anxiety
Sweating, increased heart rate, muscles trembling, breathing fast, difficulty concentrating, nausea, butterflies in the stomach/stomach pain, dry mouth, having a hard time thinking.
What are the three main types of bullying?
Physical, Verbal, Online/Cyber
What is a body scan?
Body scan meditation is a mindfulness practice that involves focusing on your body's sensations, one part at a time.
How would you handle someone being unkind to yourself, or someone else?
Thank's for sharing!
What is the opposite action skill?
Doing the opposite of what your emotions are telling you to do
Explain the fight, flight, and freeze response.
Fight - yelling screaming, using mean words, being physical with others (hitting, kicking), blaming, defensiveness, moving towards what feels threatening, irritable, angry, furious, aggressive.
Flight - wanting to run away or escape, having a hard time paying attention, restless, fidgeting, preoccupied moving away from what is threatening, anxious, scared, worried, and overwhelmed.
Freeze - shutting down, mind going blank, urge to hide or isolate onesself, difficulty completing tasks, zoned out or daydreaming, unable to move/feeling stuck, depressed, numb, bored, or feeling helpless.
Name three consequences of bullying another person.
Someone not wanting to come to school, or the environment they are being bullied in, low self-esteem, low mood (high levels of anxiety and depression).
Show me an example of you completing paced breathing (box breathing).
AMAZING WORK!!
When is World Kindness Day and what is the purpose of World Kindness Day?
World Kindness Day is a global day that takes place on November 13th each year to promote kindness and encourage people to perform acts of kindness
What are 3 coping skills someone can use when they feel angry?
opposite action: walking away, talking to a teacher or a social worker or therapist, listening to music, ripping paper into pieces, going for a walk, exercising/movement.