Signs of anxiety
Name a situation at school someone might feel anxious about.
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Show how you would take a deep breath to manage worry or anxiety.
Demonstrate taking a deep breath.
When a situation gives us anxiety, we should always try to avoid that situation.
False. The more we avoid things that are actually safe, the more our anxiety will grow.
Is this passive, aggressive, or assertive:
"Give me my ipad right now!!"
Aggressive
You got an F on your spelling test. You think "I'm not smart, I hate this class."
examples: *I can keep trying. *I am disappointed, I want a hug from my Mom. *I can talk to my teacher, I will study more next time. *I wonder if I can retake it? *I am smart, but spelling is really hard for me.
What are two ways your body lets you know you're anxious?
Fast breathing, racing heart, sweaty hands, feeling jumpy and restless
Name something someone can do when they're feeling anxious at home.
Take a deep breath, go outside, wash your hands, tell yourself you are safe, talk to someone, play with your pet, etc.
When we have anxiety it means we are in a dangerous situation.
False; most of the time we are not in danger when we are feeling anxious. Our brain is working harder than it needs to.
is this Passive, aggressive, or assertive:
"Um sure I guess you can copy my homework"
Passive
You wanted your favorite food for dinner, your Dad says, we're having a new dish. You think "We never have what I like!"
examples: *I can try new things. *Maybe I will like this new food! *We had pizza last night, so it's okay we have something different today.
Name a situation at home someone might feel anxious about.
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Name something someone can do at school when feeling anxious.
Ask to take a break, take a deep breathe, 5 senses practice, tell yourself you are safe
Doing things we are afraid of doing can help us get over our fear.
True
Is this passive, aggressive, or assertive:
"I don't like that you spread rumors about me. Please stop."
Assertive
You had plans to go to the beach today! You are so excited but it's raining and you can't go. You think "I never get to go to the beach!"
example: *What else could I do inside? Maybe we can go to the movies instead? *I'm upset that I can't go to the beach but I will be okay.
Give an example of a unhelpful thought someone may have when they feel anxious.
Any example of a thought is correct!
Imagine it's your turn to read out loud at school. What is one thing you could say to yourself if you feel anxious?
Nothing bad will happen even if I make a mistake. I'm here to learn, etc.
If we stay away from the thing that gives us anxiety, eventually we won't be afraid of that thing anymore.
False, avoiding things usually makes our anxiety worse.
Give an example of an "I feel" statement
I feel _____ when __________.
You couldn't wait to go shopping for some new school clothes, your mother says "Something came up, I can't take you today." You think "I never get to go shopping!"
example: *Maybe we can go tomorrow. *I will ask my Dad if he can take me. *I wonder what else I can do today.
Tell about a time you felt afraid but showed bravery and did the scary thing anyway.
Any example of a time you were brave!
Demonstrate how to calm yourself using your five senses (sight, touch, taste, sound, smell)
great job!
Talking about our fears or anxiety usually makes it worse.
Tell me about a time you were assertive.
Great job!
Your best friend tells you she is moving away. You think "I'll never have a best friend again."
example: *I can still talk with my friend over the phone. *I feel really sad and that's okay, my friend is important to me. *I will make other friends.