Name That Feeling
Think It or Say It
True or False
Scenarios
Which coping skills should I use?
100
Challenge yourself to find more then 1 word for this picture
Joy, Happiness, Interested, Playful, Hopeful
100
"Wow, that's an ugly shirt that she's wearing"
Think it, don't say it!
Explain why you shouldn't say this to someone
100
I said something mean when I was mad and I'm calm now, but I don't need to say sorry.
False
What should you do instead?
100
You are at school, your classmate is having trouble with a math problem. What SHOULDN'T you say?
- this is SO easy
-are you stupid?
-what is wrong with you?
100
I'm crying really hard, I need help, but no one can understand me when I'm this upset.
Deep breaths, calm down, collect your thoughts, ask for time alone, try to ask for help when your calm
200
Describe this feeling using more than one word
sad, bored, unhappy, ignored, guilty, lonely, alone, upset
200
My idea might work better.
Say It!
It's okay to provide your input, just remember to be kind!
200
I'm feeling lonely and miss talking with my friend. I should go call her or leave a message saying I miss her.
True, why not call her or share with someone that you miss her?
200
Your best friend is crying (again) and you are tired of listening to her. What can you say?
-Do you need me to get someone for you?
-I'm sorry you're feeling this way.
-I think you should talk to your therapist
200
I was watching TV and my mom asked me to turn it off because I've had too much electronic time. BUT I'M SO BORED!
Find something else to do, go outside, play a game, do a puzzle, do a craft, play with a bike or ball, hula hoop, blow bubbles, play with your pets, draw etc.
300
Describe this feeling using more than one word
Awful, disappointed, hesitant, judgmental, annoyed, irritated
300
I hate this present, why would she buy this for me!?
Think it, don't say it!
Why would this be unkind to say?
300
My cousin saw me break a glass and is going to tell on me. I should lie and say I didn't do it!
False
What should you do instead?
300
Your classmate asks you "how does my makeup look?" (in your opinion, it does not look good) What should you say?
- Compliment sandwich! (compliment-criticism- compliment)
-"I like your eyeshadow, but I think it could look better if you blended it a bit more. Would you like some help?
300
My classmate hit me first and I'm mad! I want to hit him back but I shouldn't, what can I do instead?
Stress ball, deep breaths, calm down, talk about it with an adult/teacher, use words and tell him that wasn't nice, hit a pillow, squeeze a pillow, tension release.
400
Describe this feeling using more than 1 word
scared, fearful, humiliated, worthless, insecure, anxious
400
Thank you for spending time with me today, I had fun.
Say it!
Explain why you should say this?
400
I woke up in a bad mood, and really don't want to talk to anyone. I think I should stay in my room until I calm down, breath and find something else to do.
True
Staying in your room and calming down when your feeling irritable is a good way to make sure your not taking your anger out on someone else but you can also talk it out with someone you trust
400
You do not like a new staff's style. What shouldn't you say?
-Ew what are you wearing
-Your clothes are hideous
-What were you thinking leaving the house like that?
400
It's been such a fun day! I can't stop laughing and giggling. My mom said it's time to calm down and go to bed. But, I'VE GOT A CASE OF THE SILLIES! What should I do?
Breath, start relaxing, lay down, start relaxing different parts of your body from head to toe. It's great to have fun but you have to know when it's time to rest.
500
Describe this feeling using more then 1 word
mad, frustrated, furious, irritated, withdrawn, jealous, agitated
500
Your doing that wrong!!
Think it, don't say it!
Why would this be unkind to say, what could you say instead?
500
My cousin is climbing up on the counter and is going to fall. But I'm NOT going to tell because I don't want to tattle.
False!
This is dangerous, tell someone!
500
The new girl in your cottage is loud. You prefer the quiet. What should you NOT say?
-You're so effing annoying!
-Can you shut the fudge up!
-Nobody likes you.
500
It's the first day of school and I'm nervous, anxious, and scared. What if no one likes me? What if my friends aren't in my class?
Replace negative self talk with positives, breath, be open to change, be ready to make friends, talk to a parent or friend if your worried.