Act it Out
Act out what a person might look like if they were really worried
Not looking at people, fidgeting, pacing, heavy breathing, unfocused
Everyone worries
True!
Draw a worry someone might have at school
Failing a test, arguing with a friend, reading in front of the class
Your grandpa is having surgery this week. How would you feel?
Worried, scared, anxious, nervous
Do you use coping skills when you are worried?
Yes/no
Act out what a person could do if they were having trouble breathing
Take deep breaths, sit down, close their eyes
Everyone worries about the same things.
False! Someone else might worry about something that is easy for you to cope with.
Draw what you can do if you feel anxious
Any coping skill, talking to someone, etc.
Your dog was throwing up this morning and you still had to come to school. What would you be thinking about?
If your dog was okay, if your dog needs to go to the vet, if someone is home to care for your dog
What is something you have worried about?
Many possible answers! Friends, family, school, food, arguments, staying warm...
Act out a coping skill
Deep breaths, getting a drink, going for a walk, talking to a friend/adult, positive self-talk
Anxiety's main job is to keep you safe.
True! You feel anxiety when you are in danger or scared! Anxiety can get out of control and show up even we are safe.
Draw a worry that you can do something about.
A fight with a friend (apologize, talk it out)
A test (study or ask for practice questions)
Someone was really worried about something and you closed your eyes and thought of a happy place to relax. What place would you be thinking of?
Sitting on the couch, sleeping, on the beach, on a trip, riding in a car...
What is something you have worried would happen and it did? How did you cope?
Someone in your family passing away, failing a test, losing a friend
Coping: talked to family, asked for help, distracted yourself