Know Your Group
What does Ms. Keana start every group with?
Highs and Lows!
Name two healthy coping skills you could use when you're feeling frustrated with someone.
Take deep breaths
Count to 10
Take a break/walk away
Talk to a trusted adult or friend
Journal
Changing your thoughts can influence how you feel and behavior.
True!
(50 bonus points if you can explain why).
True or False: All emotions are bad and should be avoided.
False!
What major sporting event is currently happening in New Jersey!
How many group members graduated this school year?
2!
(100 bonus points if you can name the two group members that graduated)
A coping skill helps you calm down, but after you're calm, what's the next healthy step?
Solve the problem by talking it out, making a plan, asking for help or apologizing if needed!
True/False: The goal of coping skills is to make difficult emotions disappear.
False!
(100 bonus points if you can explain why).
Your heart is beating fast, your hands are sweaty and you're worried about something happening in the future. What emotion is this?
Anxiety
Nervous
Natalie! :)
How many group members DO NOT live in Elizabeth?
1!
(150 bonus points if you can name the group members that does not live in Elizabeth)
True or False: Ignoring your feelings makes them go away for good.
False!
(100 bonus points if you can explain why)
True/False: If you avoid something that makes you anxious, your anxiety will decrease over time.
False!
(150 bonus points if you can explain why).
Name one emotion and one body signal that might go with it.
Example: When someone is feeling ____, they might ____.
Anger - clenched fist, racing/pounding heartbeat
Sadness - cry, low energy
Anxiety - fast breathing, stomachache
Excitement - jump, smile
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin!
What group member is born on July 4th?
Beatriz!
What is the name of the coping skill that helps you notice things you can see, touch, hear, smell and taste?
5-4-2-3-1/5 senses grounding technique
(100 bonus points if you can explain why this is a helpful coping skill (besides helping you calm down)!)
True/False: Avoiding stress is the healthiest way to manage your mental health.
False!
(250 bonus points if you can explain why!)
Why is it important to understand your emotions?
Emotions help you know what you need and how to respond in healthy ways.
True/False: Asking questions in class shows that you are not smart.
False!
(100 bonus points if you can explain why)
Rank group members from oldest to youngest
Jiznellie, Kashmera, Beatriz, Natalie, Thayra, Keyly, Shalimar
(250 bonus points if you can accurately state each group member's age)
A friend says, "I'm really nervous about my soccer game, so I'm going to practice my breathing and tell myself, 'I can do this!'" Name the TWO coping skills they are using.
Deep breathing
Positive self-talk/affirmations
True/False: If you feel something strongly, that means it must be true
False!
(250 bonus points if you can explain why).
True/False: You can feel one emotion at a time!
False!
(250 bonus points if you can explain why we can feel multiple emotions at once)
Name 10 animals in 20 seconds.
(250 bonus points if 10 more animals in an additional 15 seconds)