Inside Out
Name one character that was in the Inside Out movie
Anger, Sadness, Joy, Fear, Disgust, Bing Bong, Riley
What is spiral thinking?
An exaggeration of how bad something is, a suggestion that a bad thing will continue in the future, or thinking everything is bad when really only one thing is bad/
What's a barrier to good communication?
Trying to talk at bad times, not using I-messages, and not listening.
What are two physical reactions people get when they are angry?
Ex. hot face, racing heart, headache
What was the metaphor we used to represent carrying around other people's problems?
The backpack.
Can hidden feelings be both positive and negative (true or false)?
True
What's an example of a self-booster?
"I’m good at a lot of things, I know I can do it if I work harder".
What's an ingredient for good communication?
Speaking to someone when they are available, using I-messages.
Why is it useful to talk about your fears?
Fears seem less scary in the light, you can replace them with hopeful thoughts.
What's an example of a teen's problem?
Doing chores, maintaining grades, and following through with responsibility.
Mindfulness brings awareness and to view thoughts and feelings non-judgementally.
Replace the following harmful thought with a hopeful thought: "She didn't text me back, she doesn't like me anymore."
"She didn't text me back, it doesn't mean she hates me, she may be busy."
Give an example of an I-Message?
“I just want you to know I'm feeling sad I don’t want you to try and fix it right now, I just want to share it”
Why do we often feel guilt after loss?
Guilt often comes from a feeling we did something wrong or when someone special dies we think about things we wish we had done and said or hadn’t done and said.
What's an example of a responsibility that is not a teen's problem?
Parent's depression, financial stability of the family.
What are some consequences of hiding feelings?
Harder to address them, it makes you feel like the feelings are wrong, exaggerated because you are hiding them, feel alone because other people can't help.
What's the utility of anger?
Anger helps us act on a problem we want to change. It allows us to express frustration, fuel the body to move, and acts as a defense when we might feel vulnerable.
Name an anchor used for mindfulness.
Ex: breathing in and out.
How is sadness different than depression?
Sadness is a response to something that has happened. Whereas, chronic sadness can lead to depression which impacts your ability to function.
What is one example of how people outwardly grieve after loss?
Wearing black while you grieve
When you encounter a negative feeling during mindfulness, what can you do?
How does mindfulness help us stay in the present moment?
We continue to come back to our anchor (which is in the present moment), despite being distracted by thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
Name all three parts of an I-message?
How do you feel? What happened? What do you want?
What is the purpose of anxiety?
Anxiety and insecurity are useful responses to highly stressful situations because it allows you to focus your attention on the threat.
_/10 teens think about their parent at least a couple of times a week.
8/10 teens think about their parent at least a couple of times a week.