Name That Feeling
Think It or Say It
True or False
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
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 spending time with my sister. I should go ask her to spend time with me.
True, why not go suggest sometime together if you miss her
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.
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 brother 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
My sister hit me first and I'm mad! I shouldn't hit her back but what can I do instead?
Stress ball, deep breaths, calm down, talk about it with an adult, use words and tell her 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 enjoyed riding bikes with you.
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
400
It's been such a fun day! I can't stop laughing and giggling. My parent's 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
You're doing that wrong!!
Think it, don't say it!
Why would this be unkind to say, what could you say instead?
500
My Brother 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
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.