Mindfulness
Give an example of a mindfulness practice
mindful eating, coloring, meditation, yoga, doing any activity with mindfulness!
Bonus! Describe how you will use mindfulness this weekend
Which Minecraft mob hisses before it explodes?
Creepers
True or False- when anxious, to feel better you SHOULD take short, shallow breaths
False- deep breathing can help calm anxiety!
Bonus! Name the pair of spongy, pinkish-gray organs in your chest that helps move oxygen into your blood and release carbon dioxide, a waste gas.
What does NFL stand for?
National Football League
Bonus- Name one of the NFL teams located in New York
Give an example of a fidget / stim toy
pop-it, fidget spinner, Rubik's cube, monkey noodle, therapy putty, etc.
What is an app you could use for meditation?
youtube, calm, headspace, insight timer, waking up
What type of animal is Tortimer in Animal Crossing?
Tortoise
Bonus! What kind of animal is Tom Nook?
What is a healthy coping skill you have tried to decrease anxiety?
deep breathing, mindful movement (yoga, etc.), 5-4-3-2-1 Technique, grounding, talk to a friend, etc.
Which New England Patriots Quarterback donned #12 on his jersey?
Tom Brady
Bonus! Who is the Patriots quarterback now?
Which sense is the auditory system?
Hearing
Bonus! What is a coping skill that uses the auditory system?
Why is it recommended to practice mindfulness?
decreased stress, decreased anxiety, better able to use coping strategies, wellness
This rhythm game where you slash the beats can be played on a VR headset.
Beat Saber
What is a coping skill to help ease social anxiety at school
breath techniques, grounding, sensory tools, talk to a trusted adult, take a break / walk (if you are allowed), etc.
Who is Madden NFL sports video game named after?
football coach John Madden
Name all 5 senses
Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste, Touch
Name a type of physical exercise that incorporates mindfulness into the practice
yoga, tai chi, martial arts
In Mario Kart, what is the most notoriously difficult course?
Rainbow Road
Give an example of a dietary change that can improve anxiety
decreasing sugar, limiting caffeine, drink more water, etc.
Which football team has had the most Superbowl appearances
The New England Patriots
Which sense is the olfactory system?
Sense of smell
Teach the group how to do box breathing
How to do Box Breathing
Step 1: Breathe in, counting to four slowly. Feel the air enter your lungs.
Step 2: Hold your breath for 4 seconds. Try to avoid inhaling or exhaling for 4 seconds.
Step 3: Slowly exhale through your mouth for 4 seconds.
Step 4: Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you feel re-centered.
Which game has creatures called "Pocket Monsters" ?
Pokémon
High levels of this neurotransmitter are associated with high stress / higher anxiety
Cortisol
How many games does each NFL team play during the regular season?
17
What is the part of the eye that regulates the amount of light entering? *Hint it gives you your eye color
Iris