Understanding Your Emotions
Name 5 emotions
Anger
Happy
Sad
Disappointed
Lonely
Excited
Silly
What are thinking traps?
Thoughts or patterns of thoughts that are inaccurate, unrealistic, or distorted interpretation of events.
This is a stress free question. You get 100 points!
This is a stress free question. You get 100 points!
What are social cues?
Social Cues: Hints people give about how they feel. They can be verbal or non-verbal.
What is a habit?
Something that a person does often/regularly. It becomes automatic and you often don't think about it. Ex: Brushing your teeth every morning.
Name 2 coping skills you can use for anxiety
Deep breathing
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Sour candy
Talk to a trusted person
Journaling
What is mind reading?
Believing you know what others are thinking or feeling, even without proof.
Ex: Your friend doesn’t respond to your text so you think they’re mad at you
True or False: Feeling stressed for a long period of time can cause health problems.
True!
What is sympathy?
Sympathy: Feeling bad for someone without fully understanding their feelings
Ex: “Well, at least it’s not worse.”
What’s a good example of social initiation?
Verbal Initiation: Starts with a simple greeting or relevant question.
Nonverbal Cues: Uses friendly eye contact, a calm tone, and open body language.
Purpose: Has a clear reason for engaging, joining, asking, or connecting.
What are physical signs of anger?
Beating heart
Warmth/flushed
Clenched fists/jaw
Scenario: You hear someone laugh when they walk by you in the hall. Give an example of unclear thinking.
Unclear Thinking Example: The students were laughing at you
Give an example of a sign of stress.
Thoughts: Thinking Traps, Racing Thoughts, Difficulty Concentrating,
Physical: Rapid Heartbeat, Nausea, Aches
Behavior: Sleeping too little/too much, Nervous Habits, Procrastination
What is empathy?
Empathy: Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes and trying to understand where the person is coming from.
Ex: “That sounds really frustrating. Do you want to talk about it?”
How many hours of sleep does a teenager need?
8-10 hours each night
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness means paying attention to what is happening right now with calm and care.
Scenario: A friend walks past you in the hallway and doesn’t say hi. Give an example of clear thinking.
Clear Thinking Example: Your friend didn’t see you in the hall
Scenario: A student has a test the next day and feels overwhelmed. Give an example of healthy coping.
Breaks studying into small chunks
Goes to bed at a reasonable time so they’re not tired the next day
What is an example of active listening?
Repeat or paraphrase what the other person said
Try not to interrupt what the other person is saying
Say words to acknowledge that you are listening (Ex: I’m sorry you’re going through that)
What does the M in SMART goals stand for?
Measurable
How are road signs similar to signals of emotions?
Both road signs and signals of emotions communicate important information without words and help guide behavior.
Another similarity is colors. We associate red for stop in signs and we may associate red for anger in emotions.
Name a thinking trap and give an example (besides mind reading).
Overgeneralization
Should Statement
Labeling
Catastrophizing
All or Nothing Thinking
Scenario: A student is juggling school, sports/club, work, and family expectations. Give an example of unhealthy coping.
Say yes to everything
Skip meals / sleep less
What are two examples of social cues?
Facial Expressions
Body Language
Fidgeting, laughing, looking down/avoiding eye contact
Tone of Voice
Loud, quiet, shaky, cheerful
Behavior Changes
Withdrawn, talkative, restless
Every behavior starts with an emotion
What state is Ms. Ariana from?
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Who is Ms. Hannah’s favorite singer?
California
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Taylor Swift