Emotions
Name one difficult emotion.
E.g., of answers could be anxiety, depression, anger or sadness
People may feel lots of different emotions throughout the day. True or False?
True!
Name two positive emotions
e.g., could be: calm, happy, joy, pride, excitement
The 5-4-3-2-1 favourite strategies include naming 5 of your favourite people, 4 of your favourite foods, 3 of your favourite songs, 2 of your favourite places and 1 of your favourite...
movies!
Name a difficult emotion and name one way your body feels when you experience that emotion.
E.g., when I am sad, my body feels heavy, when I am angry my body feels hot.
Name one relaxing strategy.
Some e.g., could be:
1. Talking to some you trust.
2. Practicing gratitude
3. Getting physical exercise
4. Doing something creative
5. Taking deep breathes
Name one positive emotion and how your body feels when you feel this emotion.
E.g., when I am proud, I want to stand tall, when I am happy I want to smile.
Name two relaxing strategies.
Some e.g., could be:
1. Talking to some you trust.
2. Practicing gratitude
3. Getting physical exercise
4. Doing something creative
5. Taking deep breathes
Your friend said something that made you angry. What are two things you could do to help yourself feel calm again?
Some example answers:
1. Use an assertive statement (I feel... because)
2. Take some deep breathes.
3. Use a coping strategy (e.g., a grounding technique, getting some physical exercise).
4. Talking to someone you trust about how you are feeling.
When might you use a relaxing strategy in your life?
1. When you are feeling anxious.
2. When there is an unexpected change.
3. Whenever you feel like it :)