🔍 Read the Situation
You studied and feel (what feeling) walking into a test.
What is confident?
Your friend is sad. What’s something kind you could say?
What is “I’m here for you” / “Do you want to talk?”?
Your heart is beating fast and your hands are sweaty.
What is anxious / nervous?
Thinking “I can’t do anything right.”
What is negative thinking?
Taking deep breaths helps your body do what?
What is calm down?
Your friends are laughing and you think it’s about you, but you’re not sure.
What is uncertain / worried?
Someone cuts in line in front of you.
What is “Hey, or excuse me, I was here first” (assertive)?
Your muscles feel tight and your jaw is clenched.
What is angry / stressed?
Expecting the worst to happen.
What is worst-case thinking/catastrophizing?
Talking to a trusted adult is what type of coping?
What is seeking support?
You didn’t get picked for a team and feel upset and left out.
What is disappointed / excluded?
A friend asks you to do something you’re not comfortable with.
What is “No, I’m not okay with that”?
You feel low energy and want to be alone.
What is sad?
Believing you know what others think about you.
What is mind reading?
Taking a break when overwhelmed is called what?
Answer: What is self-regulation / taking space?
You have a big game and feel excited but your stomach feels weird.
What are mixed feelings (excited + nervous)?
You hurt someone’s feelings by accident.
What is “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to hurt you”?
Your stomach hurts before school or a test.
What is anxiety / worry?
Thinking in extremes like “always” or “never.”
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
Doing something active like walking or sports can help with what?
What is stress relief?
A teacher corrects you in class and you feel embarrassed and your face gets hot.
What is embarrassed
A friend is being teased by others.
What is stand up for them / get help / include them?
Name one way your body tells you you’re overwhelmed.
Answer: What is headache / fast breathing / tired / shutting down?
Name one way to challenge a brain trick.
What is check the facts / ask for proof / think of another possibility?
Name one healthy coping skill you can use when upset.
What is music, journaling, breathing, drawing, talking to someone?