Emotional Triggers
What most easily triggers you to feel angry?
Being yelled at, being told what to do, being misunderstood, not being left alone
What coping skills helps you the most when you're feeling angry?
Exercise, journaling, deep breathing, talking to a friend, etc
How might helping others be a good coping skill?
Provide support that you needed in that situation, feeling of helping others is good for you, helping others changes your focus from yourself and provides more perspective, other person may become a support to you as well (mutual support)
"Instant Fixes" for stress exist.
False
What fruit is always sad?
Blueberry
What is something you have done that has triggered anger in other people?
Yelled at them, broke a promise, used their things without asking, talked about them behind their back
When you are feeling sad or depressed, what coping skill helps you the most?
Talking to a friend, journaling, reading, drawing, etc
Who is a person you can turn to when you need someone?
Any kind of trusted person: friend, neighbor, family member, teacher, staff member, etc
No thought or feeling is wrong in itself; it's what we do with it that counts.
True
What's black and white and read all over?
A newspaper
If one of your friends is angry, what is something you can do to help them calm down?
Listen to them, use a coping skills with them (deep breathing, exercise, etc), talk to them about it
When you feel like giving up on your goals, what coping skill helps you the most?
Journaling, talking to a friend, drawing, etc
What activity can you do with others to help you cope with anger?
Play sports, go on a run, meditate, talk it out, etc
Taking time for yourself everyday is essential for coping with pressures in life.
True (time to reflect and take care of yourself is essential for mental and physical health, this can look like a lot of different things and you don't necessarily have to be alone to take care of yourself)
What kind of tree can you carry in your hand?
A palm tree
If one of your friends is sad, what is something you can do to help them?
Listen to them, talk to them about it, do something fun together, write them an encouraging note
When you feel out of control, what coping skill helps you the most?
Journaling, talking to a trusted person, exercise, writing a list of what you have control of (responses to emotions, opportunities you seek out, asking for help, etc)
Drawing, painting, meditating, talking it out, playing sports, seeing a movie, etc
All stress is out of your control.
False (making good choices with our behavior and actions can reduce stress, taking care of ourselves reduces and prevents further stress, we have control over how we deal with interpersonal relationships though not necessarily the outcome (you can do your part and reduce stress))
What has a head and a tail but no body?
A coin
If you realize you have triggered anger in someone, what is something you can do to make the situation better?
Listen to what they have to say, ask to take a break, ask them to explain their point of view, explain your point of view, apologize if necessary
Name 5 coping skills that are most effective for you.
Exercising, deep breathing, drawing, reading, sleeping, journaling, talking to friends, etc
What is a way your trusted people (family, friends, etc) can help you cope when you feel out of control?
Talk it out, give you some space, offer help, just listen (don't offer help), etc
No one can help me with my stress.
False (you don't have to tell everyone about your stress but trusted people/therapists can offer advice, support, and resources)
While a cat was outside, it started to downpour.
The cat couldn’t find any shelter and got completely soaked by the rain,
yet not a single hair was wet.
How could this be?
It was a hairless cat!