1. What is Anxiety?

2. Anxiety is a sense of worry, apprehension, or fear. Everyone feels worry from time to time. When can worry become a real problem?

3. Worry can become a problem when feelings prevent a person from doing what he or she wants or needs to do.

4. What are the warning signs of Anxiety? Sweaty palms Headache Stomach ache Tired Restlessness What else?

5. What are some of your Anxiety “Triggers”? What is the cause? At Home? At School?

6. Uncontrollable vs. Controllable Anxiety Weather A teacher being absent Divorce How we perform on a test What we eat for lunch How we get along with our friends Our behavior Being on time

7. How can we Stress LESS? Deep breathing Fun activities Listen to music Spending time with friends and family Writing, drawing

8. http://pro.psychcentral.com/child- therapist/2014/08/anxiety-relief-3-activities- to-help-kids-manage-their-anxiety/