Emotions 1
True or false: We can feel more than one emotion at a time
Adversity, troubles, and failure
This is a situation or experience that is difficult for you or in which you feel as if you have done poorly.
True or false: emotions feel the same for everyone
False
What can anger look like?
Anger can look different for everyone! Someone who is angry can have clenched fists, may have furrowed eyebrows, and may be shaking or look red or flushed. Someone who is angry may yell or scream, or may leave their current situation.
True or false: All emotions have a purpose.
True
Give me an example of an emotion that would feel uncomfortable for most people or would be difficult for most people to handle
Sad, frustrated, angry, stressed, etc.
Perspective/Point of View
This is the feelings and opinions each person has about an experience or during an experience. Taking someone’s perspective is looking at something from his or her point of view
What are some strategies that we can use to try to figure out how another person is feeling?
We can look at the person's facial expression and body language. We can also listen to the words that they are saying and the tone of voice they are using.
Can you give an example of a situation or event that could act as a trigger for anger?
Variety of answers
True or false: Our emotions are linked to our thoughts and actions
True
What emotion might I be feeling if my heart is beating fast, my eyes are widening, I look pale, and I feel frozen?
Afraid, worried, confused, etc.
Emotions
A feeling that acts like a signal, an emotion gives us information about our situation and ourselves.
What is empathy?
Empathy is understanding another person’s emotions enough to truly identify with them or even feel how he or she might be feeling in a situation. Empathy is different from sympathy.
Remember, emotions act as a signal. What can anger signal to us?
Anger may act as a signal for us to take notice of a situation or can be a signal that there is a problem to solve.
What are some mindfulness activities we can do to calm down our limbic system if we are feeling stressed or upset?
5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise, breathing exercises, meditation, body scan, journaling, prayer, etc.
Name one emotion, and describe how it would change if it was stronger or weaker
(ie. happy, excited, peaceful; sad, depressed, moody)
Anger Management
Having an understanding of your anger triggers and how you tend to react when you are angry will help you manage anger
Why is empathy important?
People with empathy are kinder, better friends, and are better able to work with others. People with empathy are also able to take on another person's perspective, and understand their own emotions and behaviours, and the emotions and behaviours of others.
Sometimes, anger can be the result of a mixture of other upsetting emotions. Sometimes when we feel angry and are not sure why, even after we have looked carefully at the problem, it is because we are feeling one or more other emotions that can make us feel angry. What is an example of these types of emotions?
Jealousy, fear, embarrassment, shame, sadness, disappointment, frustration, irritation, hunger, failure, rejection, or hurt feelings.
True or false: some emotions are good, some emotions are bad
False
Imagine that you are in band and you are playing a new song. You lose your place in the music, stop playing, and start again in the wrong place. Someone behind you laughs.
What emotions would you feel in this situation? How can you express these emotions in a helpful way?
Angry, embarrassed, upset, humiliated, etc.
Take a break, talk to someone you trust, etc.
Resilience
Bouncing back from difficulties in your life shows resilience
What are some ways that you can help someone who is having a hard time and show them empathy?
Listen, do not be judgmental, help if you are able, show understanding, look at things from that person's perspective, etc.
What are three anger management strategies you can use if you begin feeling upset?
Why do we do mindfulness?
To calm down our limbic system so we can think clearly, focus, and make better decisions