Feelings First!
What is a feeling you might have before a test?
Anxious, nervous, excited, etc.
True or False: All thoughts are facts
False
What is the name of the strategy that helps you face your fears by starting small and working your way up?
Stepladders
"I can handle this" -- is this a calm thought or worried thought?
Calm
What does anxiety feel like in your body?
[Name one or more body clues]
What are the 3 C's of detective thinking?
Catch it, check it, change it
Name a breathing technique for anxiety
E.g., belly breathing, 5-Finger breathing, box breathing, smelling flowers and blowing out candles
"Everyone will laugh at me" -- is this a calm thought or worried thought?
Worried
Name 3 feelings besides "happy" or "sad"
Anxious, angry, excited, disappointed, jealous, etc.
Name one question you could ask when 'checking' a worried thought
E.g., What are the facts? What else could happen? What is likely to happen? What has happened to other people? What would I think if it happened to someone else?
Name the 3 Chill Out strategies we learned
Belly breathing, Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), mental vacation / guided imagery
"I've done hard things before" -- is this a calm thought or worried thought?
Calm
How can you tell when you're feeling anxious?
Noticing a body clue of anxiety, or 'catching' worried thoughts
What is a realistic thought for the worried thought: "I'm going to fail!"
How can practicing the steps in your stepladder help with anxiety?
E.g., you learn that it isn't as hard as you thought, you learn more evidence for your realistic thoughts, it's gradual -- practicing lower steps prepares you for the harder steps at the top of your ladder
"What if I mess up?" -- is this a calm thought or worried thought?
Worried