Thoughts/Feelings/Actions Triangle
Do our thoughts, actions, and feelings all work together? Y/N?
YES!
What is a courage thought?
A positive thought you give yourself to give you confidence or lift yourself up.
What does the feeling thermometer help us with?
What was your favorite part about group?
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Name 1 thing you can do to feel better
Example: Breathing exercises, video games, talking to a family member/friend
YES!!!!!
If you see two friends whispering to each other, what is a courage thought you could say to yourself?
"I'm sure they aren't talking about me."
How many numbers are there on the feelings thermometer?
0-10
Name something you learned in group the past 10 weeks?
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What is a coping strategy we practiced in group?
Calming our bodies using different breathing/relaxation strategies.
Jordan is nervous about performing at the school talent show. What might his actions be if he is nervous?
Pacing around in circles, sweaty palms, heart beating fast
If you are about to confront a friend that you got into a fight with, what is a courage thought you can use?
"It's going to be ok. We will get through this argument."
What is a situation that would make you feel about a 5 on the feelings thermometer? (anger)
Example: I may feel a 5 on the feeling thermometer when I am stuck in traffic for a long time.
How many groups have we had together?
10!
What is a coping strategy or coping skill?
Something you can do to feel better or calm yourself down.
If you are feeling upset about the way a friend in class acted towards you, what would the thoughts and actions part of your triangle look like?
Actions- Head down, not talking much
Thoughts- "I can't believe they would say that about me"
What is a courage thought you could tell yourself after receiving a poor test grade?
"I will do better next time and study more!"
When is a time you were a 10 on the feelings thermometer? (sad/upset)
Example: Someone close to me was hurt
Now that group is over, is it ok to still ask Ms. Jenn to talk about something that's bothering me?
OF COURSE!!!!!
Another student continues to argue with you during a group project and you are starting to get angry after asking them to stop several times. What is a coping strategy you can use?
Ask an adult for help, walk away
Give an example of a time your thoughts, feelings, and actions all worked together in a situation.
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When is a time you used a courage thought?
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When is a time you were a 3 on the feeling thermometer? (annoyed)
What is one thing you want to work on that we discussed in group?
Example: Doing things to make me happy more frequently!
You are feeling sad and upset at school about something that happened at home last night
Talk to the school counselor, ask for a break