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Body response
Coping with Anxiety
Worried thoughts
What is Anxiety?
Mindfulness
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True/False: Our bodies do not physically react to anxiety

False

100

Give one example of a healthy coping skill

Take deep breaths

approach gradually

ask for help

face fears

etc.

100

What is an irrational fear?

Irrational fears are intense, disproportionate reactions to situations or objects that pose little to no real threat. These fears can manifest in various forms, such as phobias or generalized anxiety.

100

Name one factor that can influence our anxiety

Genetics

Brain Chemistry

Life Events

Personality

100

What is mindfulness?

Staying in the present moment. In the "here and now."

200

True or False: (TIPP) Changing your body temperature, intense exercise, paced breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation is an example of a healthy coping skill to address anxiety

True

200

Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill

Avoiding

Self destructive behaviors

Impulsive behaviors

Self harm

200

Name 1 thing you can do when you have a worried thought.

Identify the emotion and check the facts

Reframe the thought to a positive statement

Ask for help

200

Give an example of healthy and unhealthy anxiety

Healthy: preparing for a test, sporting event, musical performance, meeting people for the first time

Unhealthy: Anytime your worries cause: 

  • Excessive rumination
  • Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
  • Irritability and restlessness
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Physical symptoms such as sweating, palpitations, and muscle tension
  • Avoidance of situations or activities that trigger anxiety
200

True/False: Mindfulness is something we are born with?

False-we have to practice

300

Name 1 thing that happens in our body with anxiety

Face gets hot

legs shake

heart beats fast

stomach feels queasy

breathing heavy

etc. 

300

What can you do when you try a coping skill and it doesn't work?

Try a different skill

Talk to an adult

Write down what you are feeling

300

What does it mean to "check the facts"/what questions can we ask ourselves?

  1. What is the emotion I am feeling and what caused me to feel it?

  2. What are my assumptions?
  3. Am I being threatened or is my safety at risk?

  4. What is the worst that could happen?

  5. Does my interpretation fit the facts

300

What is an anxiety TRIGGER?

A person, event, thought that can cause us to feel overwhelmed and anxious.

300

Give one example of a mindfulness activity

Blowing bubbles

Coloring

Guided Imagery

Deep Breathing

Counting

54321 Method

400

What happens when we feel escalated and do not have a physical release for our emotions?

Adrenaline builds and we engage in our fight/flight response

400

What is the difference between a growth and fixed mindset?

Having a growth mindset allows us to embrace our challenges because we understand that our brain can grow and change.

400

How can we stop our thoughts?

Reframing

Positive self talk

Check the facts

Focus on Mindfulness

400

What are some common triggers of anxiety in middle school?

Answers will vary

400

True/False: Mindfulness can help improve our attention, self-control, academic performance, ability to resolve conflict etc

True

500

Explain the difference between fight, flight, or freeze

Answers vary

500

True/false - Coping skills that start out as healthy can quickly become unhealthy

True-give examples

500

What is the "power of yet"

Answers will vary

500

Why is it important for us to understand our level of control when dealing with anxiety?

We cannot control everything. Knowing what is in our control gives us a sense of ownership over our lives.

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True/False: When we engage in a mindfulness activity and it doesn't work, we should stop trying and sit with our anxious thoughts.

False-try another mindfulness activity, take a break, combine an activity with deep breathing or muscle relaxation or ask for help