Meet The Alarm
True or False: Anxiety is always right.
False.
True or False: Movement can help calm anxiety.
True.
True or False: You have to believe every thought you think.
False.
Who is always steady, even when our anxiety feels loud?
God.
What colour is Anxiety?
Orange.
What is anxiety trying to do for us?
Protect us.
Which breathing exercise sounds like a shape?
Box breathing.
What do we call changing “What if I fail?” to “I can try my best”?
Thought reframing.
Which tool reminds us there’s still goodness in our day?
Gratitude pauses.
When does Riley have her anxiety attack?
During her hockey game.
Anxiety is like which household device?
A smoke alarm.
What sensory trick uses something cold?
Holding ice cubes, washing with cold water, etc.
What’s a short sentiment like “I am safe” called?
Truth statement.
Name a bible verse you could memorize for when you're anxious.
I will literally accept any.
When Anxiety took over the control panel, what happened to the other emotions?
They got pushed out.
What 3 body parts might react when the alarm goes off?
Heart, muscles, stomach, hands, etc.
Grounding helps bring you back into...?
Your body.
Name a brain interrupt activity.
Listing animals by letters of the alphabet, etc.
What might God write on Anxiety's clipboard instead?
Be still, You are loved, I’m with you, etc.
What happens when the whole team works together?
Riley can think clearly and becomes more grounded.
What part of our body sends the alarm signal?
The brain.
What do you do in the 5-4-3-2-1 method?
Name senses (5 see, 4 hear, 3 feel, 2 smell, 1 taste)
Which brain tool could make Anxiety drop her clipboard and calm down?
Any of them.
Hum the tune of your favourite worship song.
Nice!
Do your best impression of Anxiety from Inside Out 2.
Nice!