🕵️ Safety Detective
You feel worried. Does that mean your feelings are made up?
No. Worries can be real, and it makes sense that your brain remembers them.
What might Fear Brain say when you're scared?
Be careful, or watch out!
I feel scared. Am I automatically unsafe?
No.
You feel nervous. Name one thing you can do to calm your body.
Your choice!
Does being brave mean never feeling scared?
No! But why?
Can something happen in the past and still make you feel nervous today?
Yes!
What does fear feel like?
Answer.
What are clues?
Things we notice that help us decide if we are safe. What is going on around me, what do I hear, what do I see?
You aren't sure what's happening. Who could you ask for help?
A trusted adult.
Can you be brave while feeling nervous?
Yes! Why?
Is feeling scared always a sign that you are in danger?
No!
Why may we feel fear even when we are safe?
Our brain is trying to protect us!
You feel your heart beating fast. Does that prove you're in danger?
Not always, sometimes our bodies sends us signals even if we arent in danger.
You're nervous about talking to a classmate. What's one small step you could try?
Name one way to start a conversation.
What is one word that describes doing something even when you're nervous?
Name one!
What can you look for to figure out if something is actually unsafe?
Clues, and facts!
What could you say back to Fear Brain?
Come up with ideas!
Someone makes a real threat toward you. Is that something to tell an adult about?
Yes! Right away. You can tell a teacher, or a parent, or a therapist!
What is something that makes you feel safe?
No wrong answers.
If something feels hard, should you always start with the biggest challenge, true or false?
False! Little steps help us feel less overwhelmed.
What is one thing you can do when you're unsure if something is safe?
Stop, look, think, and ask a trusted adult.
What can you say to yourself when you're afraid?
I can check what's happening in the moment.
What is your most used coping skill?
No wrong answers!
What's being careful?
Being careful checks for real danger, and prevents us from having to have worry.
True or false: Taking small steps can help you feel more confident.
True!