Thoughts& Feelings
What are some thoughts that go through your head when feeling anxious?
Tell me one thing that makes you smile.
How do you think Mom or Dad cope with anxious feelings and thoughts?
What's the worst you've ever felt?
Can you name some healthy and unhealthy general coping skills?
Do you have mostly positive or negative thoughts?
Tell me your strengths.
Think about the last time you were anxious/worried. What you tell yourself now if you could go back to that moment?
When is your anxiety at its worst?
What coping skills have or haven't worked before?
What happens to your body when you start to feel anxious?
What's your happiest memory?
What would it feel like if you were better able to cope with anxiety?
What are some things your anxiety has stopped you from doing?
What are 3 things that trigger anxiety for you?
What emotions do you feel?
What are you grateful for?
Sit still and close your eyes. Imagine a place or experience where you feel most at peace. What place would that be? Why?
How do you think your anxiety impacts others around you?
Tell me a scenario where you have tried a coping skill.
If someone was watching you when you were anxious, what would it look like?
What's the best thing you like about yourself?
What do you hope for your future self?
What do you need to hear from others when you're anxious? What can they do to help?
Think of 3 coping skills you can use when feeling anxious.