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Name a time when you felt worried or anxious.
I felt worried when ...
What is one of the strongest fears you have?
The strongest fear I have is ...
Anxiety's main job is to keep you safe.
TRUE
Your body senses danger and reacts by fighting, flighting, or freezing.
What is a worry?
A source of anxiety or something that occupies your mind because you are uncertain about it
How is worry like a tomato?
a) The more attention you give a worry, the more it grows.
b) Only adults have worries and like tomatoes.
c) Worries can be smashed like a tomato.
a) The more attention you give a worry, the more it grows.
Name two people you can go to for help if you are feeling anxious/worried.
When I am feeling anxious or worried, I can seek support from ...
What do you think causes your strongest fear (identified in "It's Me! 100")?
My strongest fear is caused by ...
If you get REALLY anxious you could lose control or go crazy.
FALSE
You're body may feel panicky or overwhelmed, but you are not going to lose control or go crazy.
What is worry time?
A specific time of the day designed to talk about worries. It should be time limited.
What percentage of people experience worry and fear?
a) 25%
b) 50%
c) 100%
c) 100%
Name three situations in which a person might get anxious.
Three situations in which a person might feel anxious or worried are ...
When you have to face your fears, what do you generally do?
When I have to face my fears, I ...
You cannot overcome fear.
FALSE
People fear things or situations that make them feel unsafe or unsure. For instance, someone who isn't a strong swimmer might have a fear of deep water. In this case, the fear is helpful because it cautions the person to stay safe. Someone could overcome this fear by learning how to swim safely.
What does a therapist do?
A therapist listens to you and helps you identify coping skills that will be helpful in reducing your sadness or anxiety.
Why might someone feel anxious?
a) The person senses danger.
b) The person likes ice cream.
c) The person just watched Stranger Things.
a) The person senses danger
Name four positive coping skills for anxiety.
Possible coping skills for anxiety:
-Relaxation
-Problem solving
-Reframe thoughts
-Drawing/writing
-Exercise/Activity
-Imagining your happy place
-Mindfulness
What thought can you keep in mind next time you have to face your fear?
Next time I have to face my fear, I can think ...
Everyone can tell when you are feeling anxious.
FALSE
Most people don't notice when you're anxious. People that are close to you may know you better and may know what your anxiety looks like
What is a positive coping skill?
Something you do to help you deal with what is making you sad or anxious
A basic human emotion.
What is fear?
Fear helps protect us. It makes us alert to danger and prepares us to deal with it. Feeling afraid is very natural — and helpful — in some situations. Fear can be like a warning, a signal that cautions us to be careful.
Name five ways anxiety can affect your life.
-You stop having fun
-You avoid people/isolate
-You don't experience new things
-You are feeling bad most of the time
-You have a hard time focusing
-You become irritable/grumpy
What do you think your life would be like without this fear?
Without this fear, my life would ...
Telling yourself to relax is a very effective way to deal with anxiety.
FALSE
Sometimes telling yourself to relax is not enough. Most people have to learn some new coping strategies to help them better deal with anxiety.
Fear is always predictable.
Sometimes fear is triggered by something that is startling or unexpected (like a loud noise), even if it's not actually dangerous. That's because the fear reaction is activated instantly — a few seconds faster than the thinking part of the brain can process or evaluate what's happening. As soon as the brain gets enough information to realize there's no danger, it turns off the fear reaction. All of this can happen in seconds.
People can overcome unnecessary fears by:
1. Avoiding them
2. Learning about and gradually get used to the thing or situation they're afraid of
3. Eating pizza
2. Learning about and gradually get used to the thing or situation they're afraid of
People tend to avoid the situations or things they fear. But this doesn't help them overcome fear — in fact, it can be the reverse. Avoiding something scary reinforces a fear and keeps it strong.
People can overcome unnecessary fears by giving themselves the chance to learn about and gradually get used to the thing or situation they're afraid of. For example, people who fly despite a fear of flying can become used to unfamiliar sensations like takeoff or turbulence. They learn what to expect and have a chance to watch what others do to relax and enjoy the flight. Gradually (and safely) facing fear helps someone overcome it.