Anxiety in Kids/Adolescents
What are some of the symptoms of anxiety in kids?
Shyness, Difficulty Concentrating, Anger, Being Fidgety, Irrtability, Difficulty sleeping, Racing thoughts Somatic symptoms (Stomachache, headache)
What are feelings? Definition.
an emotional state or reaction.
What is empathy?
Putting yourself in someones shoes and trying to imagine how they feel.
What is bullying?
This is when a person purposefully hurts others with words or actions and will pick on their target over and over, and it can be hard to make them stop.
What are coping strategies?
They are behavioral and cognitive tactics used to manage crises, conditions, and demands that are appraised as distressing.
Why do kids have anxiety?
variety of reasons.... school stress, family stress, peer stress, bullying, childhood trauma etc.
What are some feeling names?
sad, mad, happy, angry, nervous, anxious etc. etc.
Examples of empathy
Own response.
Why do people bully?
Sense of control or power. They have personal issues going on with them at home. They are insecure.
Why are they helpful?
They bring the body's flight or fight response system down and help you make better decisions.
ask for help, take a break, listen to music, play a game, talk it out
What are the feelings of anxiety?
Empathy vs. Sympathy
Empathy is putting yourself in someones shoes vs. sympathy is feeling sorry for someone
What are the 4 different types of bullies?
Physical, Verbal, Social, Cyber,
Examples of coping strategies:
PMR, breathing exercises, 5 senses, taking a walk, drawing, calling a loved one/ friend
Have you ever felt anxiety before?
How do you handle negative feelings- like anger and sadness?
Challenging negative thoughts using the cognitive triangle. Walking away from a heated discussion with anger. Using coping skills for sadness.
When is a time you have shown empathy to someone else?
Own response.
Define the 4 different types of bullying
Verbal bullying, or bullying with cruel spoken words, involves ongoing name-calling, threatening, and making disrespectful comments about someone's attributes (appearance, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, etc.).
Physical bullying, or bullying with aggressive physical intimidation, involves repeated hitting, kicking, tripping, blocking, pushing, and touching in unwanted and inappropriate ways.
Sociall bullying involves deliberately preventing someone from joining or being part of a group, whether it's at a lunch table, game, sport, or social activity.
Cyberbullying, or bullying in cyberspace, involves haranguing someone by spreading mean words, lies, and false rumors through e-mails, text messages, and social media posts.
When is the best time to use coping skills?
when you are anxious, sad, anytime you want relief! its great to practice them all the time
Fun trivia question: How many colors are there in a rainbow?
Seven! the colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.
How do you tell what someone is feeling?
Look, listen, ask
What kind of animal is Mr. Frog?
A frog!
What do you do when someone is bullying you?
Tell an adult, don't show your feelings, avoid the bully, act confident
What is your favorite coping skill to use?
correct!