Ghosts of Anxiety
True or False: You are responsible for managing everyone else's emotions.
False
True or false: You are responsible for controlling how another person feels about your boundary.
False. You are responsible for communicating respectfully, not controlling their reaction.Mark complete
A racing heart, sweaty palms, and worrying about what could go wrong may indicate this emotion.
Anxiety, Fear
True or false: Feeling afraid always means you are actually in danger.
False.
Which famous ficitional monster was created by Mary Shelley?
Frankenstein's Monster
Why might avoiding everything that makes you anxious keep the fear going?
Avoidance can provide short-term relief while preventing opportunities to learn that a situation may be manageable.
You can care about someone's disappointment without changing your decision. What skill are you using?
tolerating guilt or discomfort while maintaining a boundary
This emotion can signal that a boundary has been crossed or something feels unfair.
Anger, Digust, Shame
What are three common responses your body may have when it senses danger?
Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn
Rockwell's 1984 song “Somebody’s Watching Me” features what pop singer on the chorus?
Michael Jackson
This skill involves examining evidence for and against a thought instead of automatically believing it.
Checking the facts / Cognitive Restructuring/ Reframing
Your friend wants you to wear a costume you dislike and keeps pressuring you. What skills can help?
Communication / Boundary setting
Your friends cancel Halloween plans, and you feel disappointed and alone. Name two emotions you might experience.
Anger/ Sadness
What does it mean to tolerate fear instead of trying to eliminate it immediately?
Allowing the feeling to exist while using healthy coping skills and choosing how to respond.
Name 5 Horror Movie Villians/Slashers
Friday 13th, Nightmare on Elm St, Megan, The Omen, Scream, etc.
Thinking one mistake means your entire day is ruined is an example of this.
All-Or-Nothing Thinking?
What is the difference between a boundary and an attempt to control someone?
A boundary describes what you will do or accept; control tries to dictate another person's choices.
You notice your jaw is clenched and your shoulders are tense before you realize you are upset. What skill are you practicing?
Emotional Awareness and Physical Cues
What is the difference between fear and anxiety?
Fear is often a response to an immediate threat, while anxiety often involves anticipating a future threat.
What is the difference between a boundary and an attempt to control someone?
Turnips
You think, “Everyone at the Halloween party will judge me.” What thinking trap is this?
Mind reading
A person repeatedly ignores your boundaries. Name two healthy actions you could take.
Restate the boundary, limit contact, leave the situation, or seek support.
What is the difference between shame and guilt?
Guilt focuses on something you did; shame focuses on a negative judgment about yourself.
What is the difference between a thought and a fact?
A thought is a mental event or interpretation; a fact is something supported by evidence.
What was the original purpose of wearing costumes during some early Halloween traditions?
To disguise/protect oneself from spirits