Emotions
This skill asks you to do the opposite of what your emotion is urging you to do when acting on that urge wouldn't be helpful.
Opposite Action
True or False:
Thoughts are always facts.
False
How many sides are in square breathing?
Four
Healthy boundaries help protect your ______.
Well-being
Mental health
Safety
What skill helps us ask for what we need respectfully?
DEAR MAN
Name three basic emotions.
What is a core belief?
A deep belief about yourself, others, or the world.
The T in TIPP stands for...
Temperature
True or False:
Healthy boundaries mean saying yes to everyone.
False
Name one value that guides your decisions.
Respect
Kindness
Honesty
Family
Growth
Responsibility
Creativity
Courage
True or False:
Every emotion has a purpose.
True
"I failed one quiz, so I'm stupid."
What kind of thinking is this?
Unhelpful thinking
(or cognitive distortion)
Name two TIPP skills.
Temperature
Intense Exercise
Paced Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
In our Island activity, what did the bridge represent?
Flexible boundaries
Choosing in the moment
What is mindfulness?
Paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
Invite everyone to pause for three slow breaths before continuing.
You're nervous about introducing yourself to a new group.
What would Opposite Action look like?
Introducing yourself anyway, making eye contact, speaking even if you're nervous.
Change this thought:
"I'm never good enough."
Examples
"I'm learning."
"I have strengths."
"I've succeeded before."
"One mistake doesn't define me."
When should you use coping skills?
Before emotions become overwhelming. and When you are stressed
Give one respectful way to say no.
"I'm not comfortable with that."
"No thanks."
"I can't today."
"Maybe another time."
What kinds of things filled our "stress cup?"
Daily hassles
Major life changes
Life circumstances
Your best friend hasn't replied to your text all day.
What emotion might you feel? What could you do instead of assuming the worst?
Possible Answers
Healthy responses:
Give one piece of evidence that could challenge the belief:
"I'm a failure."
Possible Answers
Good grades
Helping others
Friendships
Learning from mistakes
Trying again
Name four coping skills we've learned in group.
Square breathing
TIPP
PMR
Opposite Action
Journaling
Talking to someone
Mindfulness
Walking
Listening to music
Drawing
Grounding
Scenario
A friend keeps asking to copy your homework.
What is a healthy boundary?
Politely decline.
Offer to help them study instead.
A friend tells you:"Everyone hates me, and I don't even want to go to school tomorrow."
Name three skills we've learned that could help.