Feelings
Name one feeling someone might have during change
Nervous, sad, excited, scared, confused
Name one way to calm down
Deep breathing, counting, relaxing body
You moved to a new place—what’s one coping skill?
Stay in touch with friends, talk to someone, explore
“No one will like me.” Is this a fact or a guess?
A guess
Name one person you can talk to
Parent, teacher, friend, counselor
What feeling might you have on the first day at a new school?
Nervous or anxious
What is a healthy way to deal with stress?
Talk to someone, draw, exercise, take a break
You don’t know anyone at your new school—what can you do?
Introduce yourself, join activities, talk to a teacher
Change this thought: “Everything will go wrong.”
“Some things might be hard, but some might go okay”
What makes someone a good support person?
They listen, care, help, and don’t judge
Name two feelings people can have at the same time during change
excited AND nervous
Name a coping skill you can do by yourself anywhere
Deep breathing, positive thinking, grounding
Your routine changed suddenly—what helps?
Stay flexible, make a new routine, use calming skills
What is a helpful thought for “I can’t handle this”?
"I can try my best” or “I can get help”
When should you ask for help?
When you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or upset
What feeling might show up when something unexpected happens?
Surprised, anxious, confused
What’s one thing you can do when you feel overwhelmed?
Take a break, ask for help, use calming skills
Your friend moved away—what can you do?
Call/text them, make new friends, talk about feelings
What should you ask yourself when you have a negative thought?
“Is this true?” or “What is the evidence?”
How can friends help during change?
Listen, spend time with you, support you
Why is it okay to have big feelings during change?
Because change is hard and everyone has emotions—it’s normal
Why are coping skills important during change?
They help us feel better and handle stress in a healthy way
What’s one positive thing that can come from change?
New opportunities, new friends, learning new things
Why is it important to challenge negative thoughts?
They aren’t always true and can make feelings worse
Why is it important to not go through change alone?
Support helps you feel less stressed and more understood