Challenge your thoughts!
You failed a test in school and feel stupid...how would you challenge this negative thought?
"I am not stupid, I just had a hard time with this subject" / "I tried my best and it is okay to fail sometimes!"
When you are nervous, where do you feel your anxiety in your body?
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How much weight can an ant lift?
50x it's own weight!
What is your favorite coping skill?
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Someone in class is bullying you and won't stop when you ask nicely. What would you do next?
Talk privately with the teacher or a trusted adult!
You stuttered during a class presentation and heard a classmate laugh...what can you say to yourself to feel better?
"Everyone messes up sometimes and that is okay!"
What are common symptoms of anxiety?
Feeling on edge, nervous, worrying, sweaty, fidgety, racing heart, upset stomach, tight chest, difficulty breathing, etc.
How many hearts does a worm have?
5
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 mindfulness exercise?
5 things I can see, 4 things I can feel, 3 things I can hear, 2 things I can smell, 1 thing I can taste
You are feeling sad - what would you do to manage these feelings?
Talk to someone you trust, do something you love
You have a presentation in class and worry to yourself, "what if I'm not good enough?" How can you reframe that negative thought?
"What if I do amazing!"
You are feeling anxious about raising your hand in class...what can you do in the moment to feel less anxious?
deep breathing, positive affirmations, challenge anxious thoughts
What is the largest mammal?
The blue whale
True or false - coping mechanisms work the same for everyone!
False - everyone is different and what works for you may not work for someone else!
You forgot to do your homework and are worried to tell your teacher...what would you do?
Talk to your teacher and explain that you forgot your homework, are sorry, and will make it up - mistakes happen!
You are stuck on a math problem when doing homework and think to yourself, "I can't do this!" How can you reframe that negative thought?
"What can I do to learn how to do this?"
You are nervous for a presentation tomorrow - what can you do to help ease your anxieties?
Prepare well and practice, slow down, positive affirmations, challenge negative thoughts
How long is a giraffes tongue?
21 inches long!
What is mindfulness?
Being in the present moment - not thinking about the past or future
You are feeling anxious but deep breathing and reframing negative thoughts is not working... what do you do?
Move your body, talk to someone you trust, distract yourself, draw, read, listen to music
You want to speak up when your brother takes your toys, but you are worried nothing will happen if you do...how can you reframe this negative thought?
"Nothing will happen if I don't try!"
Demonstrate a deep breathing technique
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How many bones do sharks have?
Zero!
What should I do if deep breathing is not working?
MOVE! Go on a walk, run, fidget, dance! Even art or music!
You see another student get bullied...what do you do?
Ask them if they are okay, provide support, talk to a trusted adult