Anxiety
This is the most common type of anxiety disorder, characterized by excessive worry about everyday things.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
This calming technique focuses on slow, intentional inhaling and exhaling to reduce anxiety.
What is deep breathing?
This type of boundary involves personal space and physical touch.
What is a physical boundary?
This type of communication involves saying what you mean clearly and respectfully.
What is assertive communication?
Losing your job, moving homes, or ending a relationship are examples of this type of stressor.
What is a life event stressor?
Anxiety can often cause this type of muscle activity, especially in the shoulders and neck.
What is muscle tension?
This part of a S.M.A.R.T. goal makes sure the goal is realistic and within your control.
What is achievable (or attainable)?
Saying “no” to something that makes you uncomfortable is an example of setting this.
What is a personal boundary?
In this type of listening, you give full attention to the speaker and reflect back what you heard.
What is active listening?
These everyday annoyances, like traffic or a long line at the store, are called this.
What are daily issues?
This term describes feeling easily startled or on edge due to anxiety.
What is hyper vigilance?
This form of expression—using drawing, writing, or music—can help process intense emotions.
What is creative expression?
This type of boundary helps protect your thoughts, beliefs, and values from being violated.
What is a mental/emotional boundary?
This form of communication includes posture, eye contact, and facial expressions.
What is nonverbal communication?
School exams, work deadlines, and performance expectations are examples of this kind of stressor.
What is an academic or occupational stressor?
An anxiety diagnosis typically requires symptoms to persist for at least this amount of time.
What is six months?
The “R” in S.M.A.R.T. stands for this word. Bonus: define it.
What is relevant? Bonus: goal should matter to your needs?
When someone constantly texts you late at night and expects immediate replies, they may be violating this boundary.
What is a time boundary?
This type of statement helps express feelings without blaming others.
What is an "I" statement.
A prolonged illness, chronic pain, or caregiving for someone with health issues are examples of this stressor type.
What is a chronic stressor?
This symptom of anxiety may mimic a serious medical condition and is often mistaken for a heart attack.
What is a panic attack?
This form of coping strategy provides temporary relief but often worsens long-term stress.
What is negative coping strategy?
This term refers to boundaries that are either too rigid or too loose, often due to trauma or unhealthy relationships.
What are unhealthy (or porous/rigid) boundaries?
This communication style involves avoiding conflict by staying silent, even when uncomfortable.
What is passive communication?
Stress caused by discrimination, poverty, or unsafe living environments is referred to as this.
What is an environmental or systemic stressor?