Emotions
Sally tried really hard on her math test, but failed her test. She cried when she got her grade back. What emotion is Sally feeling?
What is sad, upset, or discouraged?
What is an example of one coping skill?
What is deep breathing, meditation, talking to someone you trust, etc.
True or false: our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors all work together.
What is true
What does it mean to "catch" a thought?
What is.. catching a thought means to recognize when we are having a certain thought.
What is positive self-talk
What is...positive self-talk is telling yourself positive things about yourself.
Jeremy got into an argument with his friend. His friend called him a mean name and threw something at him. Jeremy noticed his body get hot, he clenched his fists, and started to pace the room. How is Jeremy feeling?
What is angry, mad, or frustrated?
What is.. breath slowly in through your nose & blow slowly out through your mouth.
True or false: if we change an automatic negative thought, it can help us to have a more positive emotion and behavior.
What is true?
What does it mean to "check" a thought?
What is.. "checking" a thought means to identify if the thought is helpful or hurtful and truthful?
Why is positive self-talk helpful?
Positive self-talk is helpful for many reasons. Positive self-talk reminds us of our strengths, helps us to have positive emotions and behaviors, and encourages us to do good in school and at home.
What is a warning sign of anger?
What is:
- feeling hot
- clenching fists
- pacing back and forth
- shaking leg
- and many more!
When do you use calming skills?
What is.. a calming skill can be used anytime we are feeling any sort of emotion to help us calm our body and brains down. Calming skills can help us feel better in a situation that might make us feel sad, upset, angry, embarrassed, etc.
Alex got in trouble with his teacher. Alex is not allowed to go to recess because of his behaviors. He starts to think.. "my teacher does not like me and doesn't want me to have any fun. I am a bad kid." Because of this thought, he feels angry and disappointed with himself. He continues to not listen in class and does not follow the rules - which gets him in more trouble.
What is the thought, feeling, and behavior in this situatoin?
Thought: "my teacher does not like me and doesn't want me to have any fun. I am a bad kid."
Feeling: Angry & disappointed
Behavior: does not listen or follow the rules
What does it mean to "change" a thought?
What is... "changing" a thought means to change the thought from negative to more positive or helpful.
What are daily affirmations? What is an example of one?
Daily affirmations are positive statements we say about ourselves out loud or in our head every single day (hopefully in the morning).
example: I am smart, I am friendly, I am strong, I am brave
What is a "trigger?"
Any situation, place, person, etc. that sparks an emotions within us.
Example: an anger trigger might be getting into an argument with a friend
Name 5 calming skills that you can use in school.
Anything goes!
Name one positive thought and identify the associated feelings and behaviors that will come with it.
Anything goes!
What are the Three C's
What is.. Catch, check, change
When can you use your daily affirmations?
What structure should we use to appropriately share and express our anger?
"I feel angry when.... because...."
What is.. name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can taste, 1 thing you can smell.
True or false: We are in control of our own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
What is true?
True or false: The 3 C's are helpful with any situation and thought.
What is true!
Name one of your daily affirmations.