Feelings and Body Cues
Maintain eye contact, use good body language, and pay attention are all part of this.
What are Listening Skills
Rag dolls and robots, deep breathing and a special place script are all examples of this.
What is relaxation techniques/strategies?
"I know I can do it. I will just practice lots and try to have fun." This is an example of a _______ thought.
Helpful or Green Thought
the voice you hear in your head is sometimes referred to as.
worry bully
Tense muscles, stomach aches, headaches and shakiness are all examples of these.
What are Body Cues or signs we are feeling anxious.
Tightening and relaxing your muscles working from top to bottom or bottom to top is an example of this...
progressive muscle relaxation
The connection between our thoughts, feelings and actions is referred to as the...
Magic Circle or CBT triangle
"I don't have to listen to you." Is an an example of what?
Sometimes thinking or doing one of these can help us feel better.
What is Happy Experiences
Imagining lying on the beach, with the warm sun on your face and the sound of the waves coming in is an example of...
A special place or visualization
"I can I never do it." is an example of...
all-or nothing thinking error
Taking small gradual steps towards a goal or overcoming a fear is called...
Coping ladder
Sometimes using this helps us laugh and feel better.
What is Humour?
Name three different relaxation breathing strategies.
4-7-8 breathing, lazy 8 breathing, square pattern breathing
"I have a test, I know I'm going to fail!"
Fortune telling - negatively predicting the future
Higher numbers on the worry scale indicate...
greater/higher levels of worry
Why is it important to be aware or pay attention to our feelings?
Because it lets us know that we are feeling worried instead of possibly being sick.
Why is it important to practice relaxation everyday?
So that when you are feeling anxious your ability to calm yourself is well practiced.
Why is important to challenge our unhelpful thoughts?
When you are upset and things are not going well sometimes your may say unhelpful things to yourself, which can make you feel even worse.
How would you change this to a green thought?
"I have a spelling test next week. I bet I fail."
Green thought examples, "I will try my best," "I studied hard and am prepared," or "I know I can do it."