Emotions
You may have this feeling if someone broke your favorite toy.
Mad or Sad
This is often the first thing to try when feeling angry or nervous.
Take deep breaths.
True or False. Everyone experiences anxiety at some point.
True. Everyone has anxiety sometimes.
How do some people experience anger in their bodies?
Some people have one of more of the following when angry:
sweaty palms, face turns reds, tense muscles, stomp or kick, clench jaw.
Where in your body do you feel sadness?
No right or wrong answer, we all feel emotions in our bodies differently.
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A strategy to use when you are so angry that you may say something hurtful.
Walk away.
How can anxiety be helpful?
It can alert us to danger. If we NEVER felt anxious we may walk into traffic or jump off of very high surfaces without fearing any repercussions.
True or False. Does everyone experience anger?
True. We all feel angry sometimes.
What is the therapy tool called where you practice being aware of your emotions and surroundings?
Mindfullness
You hurt someone's feelings and now you feel______.
Guilty
Who can you talk to if you are feeling sad?
A friend. Your therapist. A teacher. A sibling.
Breathing exercises are effective ways to reduce anxiety. True or False?
True.
Name 2 strategies to use to make your anger smaller.
Take a break.
Take deep breaths.
Distract yourself with something else.
Count to 20 and breath.
What advice could you give to someone who is having a hard time calming down?
Take a few deep breaths.
Walk away and then come back and try again.
This feeling is only temporary.
You may feel this way if someone is not listening to you.
Frustrated.
True or false. It's fine to say mean things to other people if you are really angry.
False. It is fine to BE angry but it is not okay to hurt other people's feelings when you are angry.
What type of anxiety would someone have if they become nervous around people their age, in large groups, and when meeting new people.
Social Anxiety
Anger is a secondary emotion. There is always another feeling underneath anger even when we don't realize it.
True of False. Our thoughts have an affect on our feelings.
True. Our thoughts impact our emotions.
When people feel this emotion, sometimes their stomach hurts or they get sweaty.
Nervous/panicked
Name 3 helpful distractions that may help you calm down.
Drawing, writing, riding a bike, playing a game, using clay or play dough, playing outside, talking to a family member, etc.
What are some reasons why someone may experience frequent anxiety?
There are many reasons!
-A traumatic event, a stressful home life, biological factors, a big test coming up, being bullied, negative thinking habits, etc.
Is possible to be very angry and remain quiet?
Yes. Even though many people yell or raise their voice when they are angry, some people become very quiet.
What is it called when you have more than one feeling at a time?
Mixed emotions.