You!
Talk about something you accomplished recently
Visualization --imagining a nice, relaxing scene can help us feel less anxious. Describe a nice, relaxing scene
Is it normal for people to have anxiety
True
Where in our body can we feel anxiety or worry?
stomach
chest
hands
head
Is the thought: "I can be upset and still be okay" a positive thought or a negative thought?
positive
What feeling bothers you the most? (Sadness, worry, anger, stress, etc.)
Positive self talk --Give an example of something you could say to yourself to help you feel better
You can make mistakes and still be a good person
True
Is it helpful in anyway to worry?
Give an example of how to talk back to the thought: "the test is going to be hard! I'll never get a good grade!"
Name 3 things that you like about yourself
Coping Skill Practice -- Tell us something you can do with your physical body that can help you to calm down
Anyone can be perfect if they just try hard enough
False
Mindfulness can help us with anxiety. What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness means paying full attention to something. Using all of our senses (sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste) to NOTICE what is going on around us. It means slowing down to really notice what you're doing. Being mindful is the opposite of rushing or multitasking. When you're mindful, you're taking your time. You're focusing in a relaxed, easy way.
Give an example of how to talk back to the thought: "If I make a mistake then everyone will laugh at me."
Talk about an unhealthy coping skill that you have used
What do you need from others to help you cope with anxiety?
Sometimes people do not know WHY they are feeling anxious or worried.
True
How is the brain impacted by anxiety?
When you feel anxious, your body goes on alert, prompting your brain to prepare itself for flight or fight mode. In an attempt to help you fight off whatever has made you anxious, your brain and body release different types of hormones and other chemicals. This tells your body that something scary is about to happen.
Give an example of how to talk back to the thought: "I can't do this, I never do anything right!"
What three things make you the most anxious
Grounding techniques can help us with anxiety! Let's practice!
1. name 5 things you can SEE
2. name 4 things you can FEEL
3. name 3 things you can HEAR
People with anxiety often have trouble sleeping
True
How do you know if someone is anxious or worried?
Give and example of how to talk back to the thought: "Nobody likes me."