Name that feeling
This feeling often shows up when something important to you is threatened.
What is fear?
Emotions are signals that tell us this about our needs or values.
What is something important is happening.
Taking slow, deep breaths helps calm this part of the body.
What is the nervous system?
Anger is often called this type of emotion because it protects more vulnerable feelings.
What is a secondary emotion?
Using “I feel…” statements is an example of this communication style.
What is assertive communication?
A warm feeling you get when someone shows you kindness or support.
What is gratitude
This part of the body often reacts first when emotions show up.
What is the nervous system / body sensations.
This grounding technique uses your five senses to bring you back to the present.
What is 5‑4‑3‑2‑1.
Your body may give these early warning signs before anger escalates.
What are physical cues (tight jaw, fast heartbeat, clenched fists).
Listening to understand rather than respond is called this.
What is active listening?
This emotion can feel heavy and often comes after a loss.
What is sadness or grief
When emotions build up because they’re ignored, this can happen.
What is emotion overload?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings is an example of this coping strategy.
What is journaling.
This strategy involves stepping away briefly to cool down before responding.
What is taking a time‑out.
This type of communication avoids blame and focuses on your own experience.
What are I‑statements.
A mix of excitement and nervousness before something big happens.
What is anticipation?
Naming an emotion out loud can reduce its intensity by doing this.
What is activating the thinking brain.
Doing something enjoyable to shift your mood is called this.
What is healthy distraction?
Anger becomes a problem when it leads to this kind of behavior.
What is harmful or aggressive behavior.
When you express your needs clearly and respectfully, you are practicing this.
What is assertive communication
This complex emotion can include anger, sadness, and confusion after being hurt by someone you trust.
What is betrayal?
This skill helps you understand whether your emotion fits the facts or is based on assumptions.
What is checking the facts.
This skill helps you choose actions based on your values rather than your emotions.
What is wise mind?
This skill helps you understand what your anger is trying to tell you about your boundaries or needs.
What is emotional insight?
When you do not state your needs clearly, or let others dictate your actions it is known as this communication style
What is passive?