Feelings & Emotions
What is one feeling that can come before anger?
Frustration
Sadness
embarrassment
fear.
Name one coping skill that helps calm your body.
Breathing
Stretching
Walking
Grounding
Listening to music
What does "deescalation" mean?
Calming a situation so it doesn't get worse
What is one choice you have when you're angry?
Use a Coping Skill
Ask for help
Take space
Name one adult whose job it is to keep you safe.
Staff
Caseworker
Therapist
True or False: Feeling angry is the same as being aggressive
False
What is one thing you can tell yourself when you're upset?
"I can calm down"
"I don't have to fix this now"
"I can ask for help"
What is one safe thing you can say when you need space?
"I need a minute"
"Can I take a break"
Why is pausing before reacting important?
It helps you make safer choices
Why is asking for help a strength?
It prevents problems and shows responsibility
Name one bod sign that tells you that your anger is getting stronger.
Tight Muscles
Fast Breathing
Clenched Fists
Racing Heart
Why is taking space sometimes a good coping skill?
It helps prevent conflict and keeps people safe
Why do staff step in during unsafe situations?
What can happen if problems are not talked about?
They can get bigger and turn into conflict
What is one respectful way to talk when you're upset?
Using "I" statements in a calm voice
Why is it helpful to notice feelings early?
So you can use coping skills before things escalate
Name one coping skill that you can use at school or in the cottage?
Asking for a break
Breathing
Talking to Staff
Grounding
Name one way to lower the intensity of a situation.
Lower your voice
step away
listen
breathe
Who can help you problem-solve when you're stuck?
Staff
Counselor
Trusted Adult
What can staff do to help when you're angry?
Give Space
Listen
Help Calm Down
Problem-Solve
Suggest Coping Skills from Care Plan
Finish the Sentence: "Feelings are ok, but ___ matters.
How we act
How we behave
Safety
True or False: Coping skills only work if you're already calm.
False (they help you get calm)
True or False: Walking away from conflict is weak
False (it is a strength)
Finish the Sentence: "I can't control everything, but I can control _____"
My Actions
My Choices
My Response
Finish the Sentence: "I am more than my ______."
Mistakes
Behavior
Past