Body & Mind
Butterflies in your stomach, feeling jittery/restless, sweating, shakiness
worry, anxiety, fear, excitement
You might feel this way if someone you love gives you a hug at the end of a long and hard day
relief, calm, comforted
What are coping skills?
Coping skills are strategies that a person can use to manage their emotions more effectively
You might feel this way if you trip and fall in front of everyone at school
embarrassed
smiling, feeling "warm" in your chest or stomach, laughing
happy, joyful
Feeling "hot", muscles are tense/tightened, balling up your fists, getting red in the face, restlessness
anger, frustration, rage
You might feel this way if you find out that you got an A on a really hard test
happy, pride, accomplished
What are some coping skills a person can use if their feeling angry or mad?
Go for a walk, Exercise, Throw a pillow on the floor, Talk to someone you trust
You might feel this way if you come home from school and you can't find anyone home
scared, terrified, nervous, confused
feeling "checked out", trouble concentrating, body feels tense, could lead to physical health problems (cold, flu, stomach bug, headaches, etc..)
stress, overwhelm
easy and slow breathing, body feels "loose" and not tense, stillness
calm, content, tranquil
You might feel this way if the person next to you won't stop tapping their pencil on their desk
annoyed, frustrated
What are some coping skills you can try if you're feeling sad?
Journaling, listening to music, play with a friend or pet, talk to someone you trust
You might feel this way if a pet you've had for a long time passes away from old age
grief, depression, sadness
"WOAH!", heart pounding, feeling startled, shakiness,
scrunching up your nose, feeling unpleasant, bad sensation (smell, sight, etc.)
disgust, grossed out
You might feel this way if someone is saying mean or disrespectful things to you about someone you love
uncomfortable, upset, angry
What is a coping skill you can use if you're feeling anxious or worried?
Play a color game, practice spaghetti arms/legs, play with a fidget, take deep breaths, splash cold water on your face
True/False: You can feel more than one emotion at the same exact time
TRUE! It's possible to feel two or even three emotions at once! Have you ever heard the term 'bittersweet'?
feeling "blue", frowning, tightness in your chest, sinking into yourself
sadness, depression, upset
wanting to hide from everyone, feel a "pit" in your stomach, "I am a bad person"
shame
You might feel this way if you've been wanting a game for a LONG time and you find out your best friend just got that same game as a gift
jealous, envious
Can you name any negative or ineffective coping skills?
lashing out at others, hurting yourself or others, isolating yourself, avoiding help, talking poorly to yourself
True/False: We all express emotions in the same ways
FALSE! Everyone expresses their emotions differently. Choose one emotion and share how you express it!
"feeling good about myself", celebrating something you've accomplished, positive self-esteem
pride