Body sensations
Give some examples of body sensations associated with anxiety
- rapid heartbeat
- lump in throat/difficulty talking
- shaky
- difficulty breathing
- sweating
What feeling could be associated with this thought: "This is so unfair. This always happens to me"
Anger or frustration
Name examples of other feeling words for anger
Frustrated, mad, annoyed, irritated, enraged, resentmentful
What might someone DO next after thinking this thought: "it's too hard"
Give up (not try) or ask for help
What is an example of a healthy coping skill for managing anxiety?
Taking a deep breath, positive self-talk, making a plan/preparing, talking it out, asking for help
Give some examples of body sensations associated with anger
- feeling warm or hot
- tense/clenched fists
- crying
How could you change your thinking to be more helpful: "he didn't say hi to me. He MUST be upset with me."
"Maybe he didn't see me."
"There might be another explanation for why he didn't say hi to me."
Name other feeling words for happy
Joyful, content, satisfied
What are examples of things people do when feeling sad?
Talk to a friend/loved one, cry, isolate, shut down, take a nap
What is an example of an unhealthy coping skill for anger?
Slamming a door, saying something mean (getting revenge), ignoring someone
Give examples of body sensations associated with sadness
- heaviness in my chest
- crying
- lump in my throat
- tired
What is an example of a negative automatic thought that might arise if a student fails a test?
"I'm so stupid."
"I'm terrible at this."
"I'm not good enough"
Name examples of other feeling words for sadness
Discouraged, down, hopeless
What feeling is most likely associated with this action: yelling
Anger, frustration, feeling ignored
What coping skills could someone use when frustrated?
Take a break, take deep breaths, ask for help, positive self-talk
Give some examples of body sensations associated with excitement
- feeling jittery/antsy (jumping up and down)
- smiling/laughing
- energized
- heart beating faster
Name feeling(s) that might be triggered when thinking about a pet or a loved one who has died.
Sadness, grief, anger, or longing
Name examples of other feeling words for afraid
Anxious, worried, nervous, unsure, fearful
What is an example of how someone might act when excited?
Jumping up and down, talking a lot about something or with more enthusiasm, smiling, preparing a lot for the activity/event
What are examples of healthy coping skills for sadness?
Crying in a safe place with a safe person, finding something comforting, talking to a friend/parent, writing it out, resting
Give some examples of body sensations associated with fear/dread
- difficulty breathing/thinking clearly
- shaky
- tense
- upset stomach
- butterflies in stomach
How could you replace this with positive self-talk:
"I don't want to do this. I can't do this. I think I should just go home. I'm going to fail anyway."
"This is hard, but you can breathe through it, and you can do hard things." "Just do the best you can, it's OK to be nervous."
Name synonyms (similar feeling words) for insecure
self-conscious, doubtful, unsettled, judged
What are some examples of actions/behaviors of someone who is feeling really nervous or shy?
Hiding, talking quietly, not speaking, avoiding a situation, not making eye contact
What are examples of unhealthy coping skills for anxiety?
Avoiding or shutting down, running away, keeping thoughts/feelings bottled up, giving up