What is Anxiety?
How do you define anxiety on your body?
An alarm system
What happens to your heart when you feel anxious?
It beats faster, it races.
Which calming tools uses your belly and chest to slow down your breathing?
Deep breathing
True or False: Asking for help is a sign of weakness.
False
True or False - Anxiety is only experienced by weak people.
False
What is one common “What if” thought?
Focusing on worst case scenarios
What is grounding with your senses?
Is using techniques to recenter our body to focus again.
How can a friend help someone with anxiety?
Listening, inviting them to fun activities, encouraging coping tools, etc.
Name one reason why anxiety happens.
Examples:
- new experiences
- uncertainty
- past worries, etc.
Name one body symptom and one mind symptom of anxiety.
- Body: stomach aches, irritability, etc
- Mind: not being able to focus, zoning out, etc.
Name two calming activities other than breathing.
Drawing, walking, talking to a friend, etc.
Name one adult you can reach if you feel overwhelmed and anxious
Parent, teacher, counsellor, etc.