Feelings & Stress
Frustrated, irritated, mad, upset
Take a break, walk, slow breaths, count to ten, or play with your favorite item or game.
What is one respectful way to ask someone to listen?
" Can I talk with you for a minute?"
Name one thing that makes a good friendship?
Respect, happiness, trust, loyal, kindness, honest, and supportive
What's one helpful thing to do before reacting when you're angry"
Allow examples and answers.....
What is one way that your body might show that you're feeling stressed?
Fast heartbeat, tense muscles, upset stomach, sweaty hands
Name one thing you can see, hear, and feel around you to help ground yourself.
Any appropriate examples from the room.
What does it mean to listen actively?
Pay attention, let the person finish, and try to understand what they mean.
If you don't want someone to use your things, what can you say?
" Please ask before using my things."
What is one consequence when sending an angry text or being disrespectful to others without thinking?"
It could hurt the other feelings, punishment, school consequences, make things worse between you and the other person.
What do we call something that sets off a strong feeling or reaction?
A trigger
What is a coping skill?
Something that helps me calm down and makes me feel safe when managing feelings or stressed.
Give one example of an " I statement."
" I feel____ when____ because___."
Your friend wants to play a game you don't like. What can you say?
" No thanks, I want to play something else."
You feel upset. What can you do before you respond?
Answers may vary; think about the situation, pause, breath, allow time
Name two healthy ways to handle a strong emotion or a stressful situation?
Take a break, breathe, listen to music, talk to someone, journal.
Name a coping skill you could use at school without drawing much attention?
Quiet breathing, drawing, positive self-talk, asking to allow a bathroom break, or reading
How could you ask for space without being disrespectful?
" I'm upset and need a few minutes. Can we talk after I calm down?"
Your friend picks up your phone without asking. What can you say."
You're choice in response. Answers may vary
You have homework and you want to play a game. What could you do first?
Start on homework, then take a planned break
A friend cancels plans at the last minute. Name a feeling that you might have and one helpful next step.
Answers will vary; for example, " I might feel disappointed, so I'll if we can reschedule."
You feel overwhelmed before a test. What are three steps you could take to get through it?
Answers will vary; for example, pause and breathe, ask a question, then focus on the problem at a time.
Someone misunderstands what you meant. What could you say to clear it up?
Answers may vary; For example, "I don't think I explained that clearly. What I meant was....."
You ask your friend or peers to stop teasing you, but they keep doing it. What can you do?
" Move away, go tell a trusted adult, and ask them to stop."
You and your friend both want to choose the game. What is one fair way to decide?
Take turns choosing, use a timer, pick days each other are able to pick a game, compromise (pick one together)