Feelings
What is a feeling?
something we experience in our bodies like happiness or sadness
What does it mean to accept something?
recognize and try not to change it
What is DBT?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which helps people with their emotions.
What is coping?
Coping is how we deal with stress and difficult feelings
What is an emotion?
An emotion is a strong feeling like happiness, sadness, or anger
what does it mean to feel sad?
feeling sad means, you might feel low or not happy, often because of something that happened.
How can we accept our mistakes?
we can learn for them and understand that everyone makes them
Name one DBT Skill
Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation,
Name one way to cope with a bad day
Talking to a friend, going for a walk, playing a fun game
Name a happy emotion
joy, excitement, cheerful, content
why is it important to talk about feelings
helps us understand ourselves and feel better
Why is accepting our feelings important?
helps us deal with them in a healthy way
How can DBT help us?
it can help us manage our feelings and improve relationships
taking deep breaths or counting to 10
How can we express our emotions?
talking, drawing, writing
what does happy feel like?
warm, bubbly, exciting inside
What does it look like to accept a friend?
accepting a friend means loving them for who they are
What is mindfulness?
paying attention to the present moment without judgement
What are some healthy ways to cope?
exercise, talking, or writing in a journal
Why is it okay to feel sad?
Can you name a feeling that someone might have?
anger, excitement, scared, joy
How can we show acceptance to others?
by being kind and understanding
what is a skill you can use when you are upset?
Deep breathing
Why is it important to have coping skills?
coping skills help us manage our feelings and handle tough situations better
How can we help a friend who is feeling down?
we can listen to them and offer our support