I Got This Feeling
True or False:
Emotion Regulation Skills are about pushing down your emotions so that you do not feel anything.
FALSE
Finish the sentence: Examining our thoughts and CHECKING THE FACTS can help us change our ______
Emotions
What name a barrier to using the opposite action skill?
Too High Emotions
Low Motivation
Other people
Environment
Access
Not wanting to change your emotion
Feelings are not _____.
Facts
Name one of the reasons emotions may be hard to regulate for a person.
- Biology
- Lack of skills
- Lack of awareness
What skill would you use if your emotions don't fit the facts or when acting on your emotions would be harmful?
Opposite Action
Before you choose Opposite Action or Problem Solving you must first do this
Check the Facts
Explain a situation where emotions fit the facts of a situation.
True or False: There is a right way to feel in every situation.
False
Doing the opposite of what you feel like doing when you know your feelings may lead to negative behaviors is what skill?
Opposite Action
If you have a problem that has solutions, what skill would be helpful to use?
Problem Solving
Rehearsing and planing ahead of time so that you are prepared to cope skillfully with emotional situations is what skill?
Cope Ahead
What is the difference between motivation and discipline?
Motivation is the initial inspiration to take action, while discipline is the ability to keep going even when motivation fades.
Why is it helpful to brainstorm various solutions to a problem?
It gives you more options if the first one you try does not work; this can also help to decrease frustration which may lead to shutting down or giving up.
Why is it important to take charge of emotions?
- adolescents have intense emotions that are difficult to manage, such as anger, depression and anxiety
- Difficulty controlling emotions can lead to urge behaviors and affect you and those around you
- Urge behaviors are often ineffective solutions to intensely painful emotions.
Opposite Action is only effective if it is done A__ __ T__ __ W__ __ (three words).
All the Way
Name two examples of Vulnerability Factors that make us more sensitive to intense emotions
- biology
- physical well-being
- substances
- invalidating environment
Problem Solving or Opposite Action
Give an example of when Fear would fit the facts
threat to your life, well being or health to you or someone you care about.
What skill would you use if your emotions have lasted too long or are no longer helpful or effective?
Opposite Action