Physical signs
Name a physical sign that you are experiences mild anxiety.
Name a coping skill to use when experiencing mild anxiety.
Deep breath, squeeze a stress ball, get a drink, etc.
Is this thought helpful: "I can't do this because I will mess it up"?
No, because it stops you from doing something that is important to you. What could you do instead?
False - everyone has different responses to anxiety and stress
Danny feels anxious about a test he has coming up. How can he manage it.
study before, get a good nights sleep, as for help, call a friend to talk to them, take deep breathings, etc.
Name a physical sign that you are experiencing moderate anxiety.
heart rate and breathing start to increase, stomach fluttering, pacing, over-thinking, etc.
Take a walk, talk to someone, take space, Listen to music, draw or color, write in a journal, etc.
Is this thought helpful: "They think that I am not cool enough to hang out with them"?
No. What could you do to cope with that thought?
True or False: Anxiety can be helpful.
True: Anxiety can help protect us if we respond to it in a positive way
Penny is starting at a new school. What can she do when she feels anxious.
Talk to someone, practice mindfulness, make a plan for coping skills she can use at school, etc.
Name a physical sign that you are experiencing high anxiety.
Shaking, heart racing, breathing heavy, nausea, tightness in your chest, headache, crying, racing thoughts, etc.
Name a coping skill to use when experiencing high anxiety.
Take space, scream into a pillow, talk to someone, write in journal, deep breathing, etc.
Is this thought helpful: "What if I get hurt?"
Yes and no. Can you give an example for both?
True or False: It is normal to worry when things get hectic and complicated.
True: All people worry sometimes especially when things get challenging.
Katie is worried that her best friend is mad at her. How can she manage it.
Talk to her friend or talk to someone else. Take deep breaths. Write out how she is feeling in a journal, etc.
You have a big test coming up tomorrow. How stressed are you? (1-10)
Response unique to you. Points for discussing and identifying.
You are feeling worried because there is a big storm happening. What is a coping skill that you can use to deal with it?
Deep breaths, read a book, color, squeeze a stuffed animal, etc.
Is this thought helpful: "I am going to throw up."
Yes and no. Can you give an example for both?
True or False: Anxiety can make you feel like you are sick.
True: Anxiety causes may physical symptoms including stomach aches, chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness and more.
Rob is worried that he will mess up during his baseball game. How can he manage this.
Take deep breaths, Use positive self-talk, etc.
You wake up in the middle of the night and hear a strange noise. How stressed are you? (1-10).
Response unique to you. Points for discussing and identifying.
You got a bad grade on a test and you are worried what your parents will say. What is a coping skill that you can use to deal with it?
Deep breaths, squeeze a stress ball, Use some play-doh, etc.
Is this thought helpful: "I am never going to be able to do all of this."
Depends, can you give an example of both?
What other emotion has a lot in common with anxiety.
Excitement! Both anxiety and excitement have a lot of the same physical reactions. Labelling a feeling as ‘anxious’ brings to mind thoughts of what might go wrong. Labeling it as ‘excited’ brings on a more positive emotional state.
Jill is worried because her friend has not called her back like they said they would. How can she manage this?
Notice that thought and make space for it, talk to someone else, etc.