What helps you when you feel restless? Share one thing you like to do.
It could be moving, taking deep breaths, or playing a game.
When you're overwhelmed with worries, try focusing on your body. Everyone from the group fold their palms into the shape of small boats, and gently pat themselves from head to toe. How do you feel now?
This can help you feel calm and grounded.
Anxiety can cause your heart to race. Show the group how you can slow it down. If you need help, ask others for ideas.
Take a deep breath in through your nose, count to three, and exhale slowly through your mouth.
Does music or art help you feel calmer? Show or tell the group how it helps you.
You could share a song you like or draw something that makes you feel happy.
We might feel nervous in big places like malls. Let’s all give ourselves a big, safe hug together!
Hugging yourself can make you feel safe and calm. :)
Is it okay to ask for help when you’re feeling anxious? Share why with the group.
Asking for help shows courage and can make you feel better.
Imagine you are a brave lion. Take a deep breath and roar loudly to show your courage. Ask the group to join in!
Pretending to be a lion can make you feel strong and fearless.
Time for a Superhero pose! Stand up, position your feet wide, straighten your back, and push your chest forward. Breathing in, think, "I am strong", and breathing out, "I am stable. Encourage the group to do it with you!
This pose can make you feel confident and powerful!
Look at the character closest to your Pawn and make up a story about why they’re at the mall. If you’re stuck, the group can give you ideas.
Maybe they’re shopping for something special or just exploring new places.
Being here and now can help you deal with anxiety. Breathe in and name three things that you see that are the same color. If you can’t think of anything, ask the group for help.
Focusing on your surroundings can make you feel calmer.
Let’s loosen up! Everyone stretches their arms to the ceiling, then wiggles their whole body like jelly. Let’s all do it together!
Stretching and moving can help release tension and boost energy.
Think of a time when you felt worried. Share your experience with the group. If you need help, they can give examples.
It could be when you met new people, visited a new place, or when your parents weren’t nearby.
Do the Tree Pose Challenge: Stand like a tree with roots growing from your feet. Sway your arms like branches and notice your breathing. The group can join you if you want!
Imagine yourself as a tree to feel stable and calm.
Describe what your anxiety creature looks like. If you’re unsure, the group can help with ideas.
Don’t worry—it’s just a tiny monster inside your tummy that you can shrink by talking about it!
Think of a song, smell, or picture that helps you calm down. Share it with the group and explain why it helps.
It could be a favorite song, the smell of cookies, or a picture of your family.
What emotions do you feel when your heart races? Share one with the group.
It might be fear, excitement, or nervousness.
Imagine a busy mall. How would you help a friend who feels nervous? Show the group one way you could help.
You might hold their hand, give a hug, or talk calmly.
Find a character on the board that looks anxious. Show how you would cheer them up.
Maybe talk to them, tell a joke, or share something nice.
Describe what a perfect, worry-free day looks like. If it’s hard to imagine, the group can suggest ideas.
Picture a day filled with your favorite activities.
Imagine a magical item that makes worries disappear. What would it be? Show or describe it to the group.
It could be a wand, a blanket, or a special charm.
