Feelings & Thoughts
True or False: it's bad to have feelings you should always hide them.
False- It is normal to have feelings/emotions. Talking to someone about how you are feeling can you make you feel better!
What is one simple activity you can do when you want to relax or feel better?
Play sports, read, color, draw, listen to music, go outside
When can you use deep breathing to help you feel better?
When you are feeling anxious
Before a presentation
Before taking a test
Taking a short break when you feel frustrated can help you what?
Calm down
What part of your body are you helping when you take care of your mental health?
Your brain
2 examples of things you can do outside to help your feelings
Go for a walk
Play outside
What is the deep breathing technique you learned earlier in the lesson?
Smell the flower, blow out the candles method
If a friend feels overwhelmed what is one thing you can do to help them?
Listen to them without judging
Get a trusted adult
What is one sign that you might not be feeling like yourself?
Not hanging out with your friends
Loss of interest
Changes in sleep or appetite
Feeling more sad or angry more than usual
Why is it a good idea to talk to a trusted adult when you're upset?
Because adults can find more help if needed and provide helpful advice/resources
What should you do if you try deep breathing and it doesn't work for you?
Try it again maybe you were doing it to fast or try a different coping skill maybe there is a better one for you in this moment.
Taking slow deep breaths can help calm this feeling. What is the feeling?
Stress or anxiety
Explain in one or two sentences why it's important to take care of your brain like you take care of your body.
Brains need rest, healthy habits, and care just like bodies to stay strong and work well.
What does "don't bottle up your feelings" mean and alternative action?
Means hiding feelings inside
Example: pretending your fine when you are upset inside
Alternative: Tell a trusted adult
When would you use the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise? Give one specific school example.
Example: if you feel nervous before taking a test you can use grounding to focus on your senses to calm down.
What is the breathing technique called where you breath in for 4 ,hold for 4, and breath out for 4?
Box Breathing
You can feel both happy and sad at the same time—like when your best friend moves away. What do we call having two different feelings at once?"
Mixed emotions
"When you're overwhelmed, this strategy involves breaking a big problem into smaller, more manageable pieces so it feels less scary. What is it?"
Breaking down the problem
Describe each grounding step (ex. 5,4,3,2,1) and demonstrate.
5 Things you can see
4 Things you can feel
3 Things you can hear
2 Things you can smell
1 Thing you can taste
Name the three parts of mental health described in this lesson.
How we think, feel, and act