Emotions 101
This is how you feel inside when something happens.
What is an emotion?
A trigger is something that causes this.
What is a strong emotional reaction?
This part of the brain helps you make good decisions.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
You lose a game and feel angry. What should you do first?
What is take a breath or pause?
This means staying calm under pressure.
What is self-regulation?
Name one physical sign you are getting angry.
What is increased heart rate / clenched fists / hot face?
Name one common school trigger.
What is conflict / frustration / difficult work?
This part of the brain controls strong emotions like fear and anger.
What is the amygdala?
Someone says something rude. What’s a good response?
What is ignore it or respond calmly?
Name one adult you can go to for help.
What is teacher / counselor / parent?
This emotion is often confused with anger but is really feeling hurt or embarrassed.
What is sadness?
True or False: Everyone has the same triggers.
What is False?
When you are upset, your body goes into this mode.
What is fight or flight?
You feel overwhelmed with work. What is a helpful strategy?
What is break it into smaller tasks?
True or False: It’s okay to feel angry.
What is True?
This is the ability to recognize your emotions as they happen.
What is self-awareness?
This is the best first step when you notice a trigger.
What is pause and recognize it?
Deep breathing helps activate this system.
What is the calming/parasympathetic system?
A friend is upset with you. What should you do?
What is listen and communicate?
This is stopping and thinking before acting.
What is impulse control?
This emotion helps protect you from danger.
What is fear?
This skill helps you plan ahead for triggers.
What is self-management?
This happens when your “thinking brain” takes back control.
What is calming down/regulation?
You feel like yelling. What’s a better choice?
What is use words or take a break?
The goal of self-regulation is this.
What is making safe and respectful choices?