Levels of Anxiety
When I am feeling anxious, how might my tummy feel?
Funny, strange, off, wired, etc. (Not normal)
What is an example of a Red Zone feeling?
Angry, Terrified, yelling...
What part of whole body listening do you like the most?
Eyes looking, ears listening, quiet voice...
When I do not get to play with the toy I want, I feel _______.
No wrong answer. Could be mad, sad, etc.
Something I like to do that helps me feel better when I am feeling anxious is...
No wrong answer (Ex: Deep breaths, sweet treat, drink a Pepsi, play with sensory item)
Demonstrate your favorite page in the Calm Down Book...
Ex: 3 deep breaths, push hands together, close eyes,...
Why is whole body listening important?
It helps you learn, be respectful, and be safe.
When someone tells me "No", it makes me feel _____.
No wrong answer. Ex: mad, upset, frustrated,...
I recognize when I am feeling anxious when...
No wrong answer, Ex:
1. When my legs feel wobbly.
2. When My chest feels tight.
3. When your throat feels like it has a lump in it.
If I am feeling Yellow Zone frustrated, what is something I can do to get back to the Green Zone?
Ex: Ask for help.
Take a break.
What is the name of our whole body listening helper?
Larry
If I do a good job and earn a prize I feel _______!
No wrong answer. Ex: exited, happy, joyful, proud,...
If I am sweating and having a hard time breathing what level of anxiety might I be in?
5
What is an example of a Blue Zone feeling?
Ex: Sad.
Shy.
Tired.
Sick.
If someone is talking, where should my eyes be?
On the person who is talking.
If I have a fever and my tummy is upset, I might feel, what?
Sick
If my body runs away, am I in fight or flight?
Flight
I should take a break when I am in any of these three zones. What are the zones?
Blue
Red
Yellow
What part of whole body listening do you struggle with the most?
No wrong answer...Ex:
feet on floor
eyes on teacher
What is something that makes you feel happy?
No wrong answer.