1. Welcome! It’s nice to see you today!
Do: Clear your desk completely
Think: What is STRESS? On a scale of 1-10, how much STRESS are you feeling today?
Prepare: Be ready to share your thoughts with the class

2. Objectives: Today I will…
Define anxiety and recognize its symptoms Identify stressors that trigger anxiety in me Practice techniques to fight off symptoms of anxiety Create a plan for how to keep anxiety away

3. What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension or fear.
The source of this uneasiness is not always known or recognized, which can add to the distress you feel.
Specific Phobia: When there is one specific thing you are afraid of or feel stress from
Generalized Anxiety: You don’t know why you feel anxious or what is causing it

4. IS STRESS ALWAYS BAD? No! Some stress is good!
Can you think of a time when stress might be a good thing?

5. HOW DO I KNOW WHEN STRESS IS BAD STRESS?
Racing heartbeat
Fast breathing
Sweat (sometimes on the palms)
Headache
Stomach ache
Nausea
WHEN THESE THINGS GET IN THE WAY OF YOU LIVING THE LIFE YOU WERE MADE TO LIVE, THE STRESS IS BAD.

6. Common Stressors for Middle School Students
Amount of homework
Family issues
Issues with friendships
Issues with boyfriend/girlfriend
Social Media/Texting
Can you relate to this video?
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7. Tips and Tricks to Manage your anxiety
So… What Can I DO?
Tips and Tricks to Manage your anxiety

8. Tip #1: Cookie Breathing
1. Breathe in for 3 seconds
2. Hold for 3 seconds
3. Breathe out for 3 seconds

9. Tip #2: Imagery 1. Picture something/someone you love
2. Think about how you feel/felt
3. Hold that thought in your mind for 10 seconds

10. Tip #3: Remove and Replace
1. What is the thought?
2. Picture it, and kick it out of your mind!
3. REPLACE it with a positive thought
Important: Must know positive thought ahead of time!

11. Tip #4: Is it Rational?
Think: Is this rational? What is my mind telling me? What are the facts?

12. Tip #5: Self Care (preventative)
1. What do you like to do?
2. What are you good at?
3. Schedule these things into your life

13. Let’s Practice 1. Mrs. Bobrow will give you a scenario
2. Answer: What is the stressor?
3. What tip would you recommend to this person?

14. Now you! 1. Write down 2-3 stressors in your life
2. What tips will you use the next time these stressors get you to bad stress levels?
3. Partner share