Anxiety
What is anxiety? What does it include?
A feeling of worry or fear. It can include physical symptoms and/or thoughts.
What are ways to start a conversation with someone?
Say hello, tell them your name and ask them for their name
What are signs someone could be feeling sad?
Not smiling much, being quieter than usual, not doing activities they usually like
What is rejection?
When we are dismissed or not accepted by someone or a group
What are examples of coping skills for anxiety?
reading, coloring, breathing, talking to an adult or friend, drinking water
How do you know if someone is not interested in talking with you?
They might be looking away and their body might be facing away from me.
True
What feelings may come up with rejection?
Sadness, disappointment, worry
What is the name of the technique where you slowly face your fear with creating a hierarchy or list of tasks?
Exposure therapy
How do you know if someone is interested in talking with you?
They are making eye contact, nodding along with what I am saying and their body is fully facing me.
How do sadness and anxiety differ?
Anxiety involves worrying and sadness involves feeling down, having lower energy and not wanting to engage in your usual activities
What is an example of when you may have experienced rejection? How did you feel about it and deal with it?
Answer may vary
True or false: Anxiety involves avoiding something that feels scary
True
What are some questions you can ask to get to know someone?
What do you like to do outside of school?
What's your favorite subject?
How do I know when I am starting to feel sad?
Answer may vary
Who can experience rejection?
Everyone!
What is the name of the coping skill that involves changes the way you talk to yourself?
Positive self talk
How do you know if someone is a friend?
What do I need from others when I am feeling sad?
Answer may vary
True or false: Rejection can lead to sadness and worry
True