Coping Skills
Name one physical coping skill we've practiced.
What is deep breathing or movement/stretching?
What does it mean when your “bunny brain” freezes?
What is feeling stuck or scared to make a mistake?
What is “topic prep”?
What is thinking of topics to talk about before a social situation?
What helps you calm your body before a test?
What is diaphragmatic breathing or using a calm-down routine?
Would you rather have a bunny that talks or a backpack that gives compliments?
What is... .
What’s one way to calm your thoughts when you're spiraling?
What is using a positive affirmation or thought challenge?
Act out what your body looks like when you’re confident.
What is standing tall, smiling, breathing calmly?
What might be inside your “social backpack”?
What are conversation starters, affirmations, and memories of past wins?
What’s one thing you can tell yourself if you get stuck during a test?
What is “Just try something, it doesn’t have to be perfect”?
If you could give your test anxiety a silly name, what would it be?
What is ....
What’s one thing you’re proud of learning this year?
Anything goes!
What does the “N” in BUNNY stand for?
Name what I know or Nudge forward
You walk into school and see someone wearing shoes you think are cool. Choose one: give a compliment, make a comment, or ask a question to start a conversation.
"Those shoes are awesome!" (compliment)
or
"Looks like those are new—are they comfortable?" (question)
What is one tool we've used in therapy to prepare for timed tests?
Nudging forward, trusting your gut etc..,
What superhero power would help you most during a test?
What is [e.g., “instant focus,” “brain freeze zapper,” etc.]?
What skill helps you when you're stuck and your mind starts drifting?
What is using the BUNNY checklist or grounding, etc..?
Give an example of when your bunny took a hop forward.
What is when I tried something hard without knowing if I was right?
You’re in line for ice cream and someone next to you is also getting your favorite flavor. Choose one of the 3 ways to start a conversation (ask a question, make a comment, give a compliment).
"Cookie dough is my favorite too!" (comment)
"Is that your favorite flavor too?" (question)
True or False: It’s better to double-check every answer than to finish the test.
What is false (we’re learning to trust our gut and keep moving)?
If you could turn off all the worried feelings in your brain for a day, what would it look like and what would you do?
What is....
Name something you've done in session that helped reduce test anxiety
Anything goes
Finish this line: “My bunny brain needs ___, not perfection.”
practice,...any thing else
Name one thing you’ve done to connect with someone socially.
What is e.g., asked a question, gave a compliment, etc.?
What does using “exposures” during therapy help your brain learn?
What is how to face anxiety and stay in the situation?
Draw the face of your confidence on a sticky note.
Draw it!