Feelings & Emotions
The feeling you get when you receive a compliment.
What is happiness/gratitude?
The word for this describes when you focus on the present moment and try not to worry about the past or future.
What is mindfulness?
This type of thinking helps you focus on solutions and opportunities rather than problems and obstacles.
What is positive thinking?
What is deep breathing?
This family member is often the first person to talk to when youre feeling upset or need help.
Who is a parent or guardian?
The feeling you get when a close friend moves away.
What is sadness?
Something you can do to feel calm when you're feeling stressed.
What is take deep breaths?
This is something you can think about to help you feel better when you're having a tough day.
What is a happy memory or something you're grateful for?
This activity, involving physical movement, is a great way to relieve stress and improve your mood.
What is exercise?
This person is trained to help people with mental health challenges, like anxiety or depression.
What is a therapist or counselor?
You get this feeling when you're about to go to your favorite place.
What is excitement or joy?
This is one way to practice mindfulness when you're walking outside.
What is focus on your steps and notice the sights, sounds, and smells around you?
This is a positive thought you can have to calm yourself down when youre feeling nervous about something.
What is “I can do this” or “I’m prepared” or... (participants may give their own answer)?
This involves taking a break from a stressful situation and returning to it later when you feel calmer.
What is taking a time-out?
This person can provide advice and support if you're feeling overwhelmed at work or school.
The emotion you might feel when you're about to take a big test.
What is nervousness or anxiety?
This is what you do when you notice your thoughts and feelings without judging them.
What is paying attention?
This is what you can do to turn a negative thought into a positive one.
What is looking for the lesson or something good that could come from the situation?
When you're feeling upset, talking to a trusted friend or family member can help you feel better. This an example of this kind of coping strategy.
What is seeking social support?
This person helps with general health and can refer you to a specialist if needed.
Who is a primary care doctor?
The feeling you might experience if someone is rude to you or makes you feel bad.
This is something you can focus on during mindfulness to help you stay aware of your surroundings.
What is the sounds around you?
Focusing on these things can help improve your mood by shifting your focus from problems to good things in your life.
What are the things that are going well?
(participants may give their own example)
This coping strategy involves writing down your thoughts and feelings to help process emotions and reduce stress.
What is journaling?
This is the service you should call in a crisis or emergency.
What is emergency services? (911)