Recognizing Emotions
Give me five common emotions
Angry, sad, upset, happy, bored
What are some physical signs of anger?
tighten muscles, a pounding heart, shallow breathing, or clenched fists
What does it mean to label your emotion
To say what an emotion you are feeling is.
True or false: Expressing your emotions is healthy
true
Defense mechanisms help protect us when we feel threatened, stressed, or overwhelmed.
True!
Give me three ways to notice emotions in others
Body Language, Tone, Eyes, Facial expressions
true of false emotions acts as signals and give us information about our situation and ourselves
true
Why is it important to be able to label emotions?
So we have a better chance to communicate the way we are feeling to others
What are 3 ways we can express our emotions?
Crying, Yelling, Screaming, Journaling.
What does it mean to bottle up your emotions?
Keeping your feelings inside instead of expressing them in a healthy way.
What are three body parts that can tell you how someone is feeling?
eyes, mouth, eyebrows,
Why Is it really important to be able to understand others emotions ?
understanding other people's emotions is important because it helps us show empathy, communicate better, avoid misunderstandings, and build stronger relationships.
What emotion is being described:
They are pacing or tapping their foot. They may be breathing heavy and their face might look tight.
Anxious or worried
What is a tool you could use to help you express your emotions?
Taking a break first, then talking about it
Take a deep breath
Use an "I-statement"
Hold something in your hands to fidget with
what is mindfulness?
Being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings in the present moment without judging them.
It helps you stay calm, reduce stress, and manage your emotions.
What are you feeling if your heart is racing, sweaty hands, shallow or fast breathing, butterflies in your stomach, trouble concentrating, feeling restless or tense
Anxiety/ overwhelmed
true or false : sometimes our behaviors / actions tell us or other people that we are experiencing an emotion
True
we can look for clues as how we're feeling by how we act
Label the emotion this person is feeling:
They are looking at you with their mouth wide open and sparking eyes.
Proud, Surprised or amazed
Give an example of how you can express and label your emotions?
Answers may vary
ex) “I feel sad when my friends leave me out because it makes me feel lonely.”
What is an example of an unhealthy coping skill/tool?
Harm to others, fighting, etc
What emotion is this person feeling:
Their face is blushing, sweating, nervousness, and looks away
Embarrased
Having emotions are normal part of our lives. True or False?
True
You accidentally hurt someone's feelings and wish you hadn't.
guilty
Why is it not good to bottle emotions?
Bottling up emotions is not good because it can cause stress, anxiety, and frustration. It’s healthier to express your feelings in a positive way instead of keeping them inside.
what should you do if you are feeling angry?
Take deep breaths, stay calm, and express your feelings respectfully and when you are ready.