True or False
There are good and bad feelings.
What is false? Feelings are not good or bad, right or wrong, they are just feelings. You have a choice in how you express them, which can result in positive or negative consequences.
In through your nose, out through your mouth.
What is deep breathing?
Playing a favorite game, being with friends or family members, enjoying activities, etc.
What can cause happiness?
You are smiling.
What is happy?
The feeling of displeasure, being very irritated or annoyed.
What is anger?
You can have more than one feeling at a time.
What is true?
Focusing on something other than the thoughts and feelings you're having to calm your body down so you can address the situation.
What is distraction?
Being home alone, someone is very ill, you hear strange noises, it's dark outside, etc.
What can cause fear?
Your fists are clenched, your face is red, your body is hot.
What is anger?
A feeling you have when you fear something bad will happen to you or someone else.
What is scared or afraid?
Other people can make me feel a certain way.
What is false? Our feelings come from our thoughts, so others do not have the power to make us feel bad unless we allow them to.
Using words to describe your thoughts and feelings to someone you trust.
What is talk it out?
You and your friend are in a fight, your caregiver doesn't give you something you want, someone insults you, etc.
What can cause anger?
You are slumped in your chair and you can't keep your eyes open.
What is tired?
Feeling ashamed or embarrassed because of your actions.
What is guilty?
Crying is a normal reaction to strong feelings.
What is true? Crying releases tension. Some scientists believe it releases stress hormones too, which is why we feel better after a good cry.
Writing down thoughts and feelings about what you experience.
What is journaling?
Your friend doesn't show up when they said they would, you missed an important event, you don't have enough money, etc.
What can cause disappointment?
You don't understand the question so you are staring at the individual with scrunched eyebrows.
What is confused?
A feeling you my have when you are constantly thinking about something and are unsure of what the outcome will be.
What is worry?
Ignoring your feeling makes them go away.
What is false? Ignoring feelings only makes them grow more intense. Like a pressure valve, they will slowly seep out or explode in unintended and potentially harmful ways.
Leaving conflict to gather thoughts, change your feeling, and control your behaviors.
What is walk away from the situation?
You're scared to get in trouble, you don't want to face your problems, you are trying to protect someone else, etc.
What can cause denial?
You're crying, you have a frown, you are slumped down.
What is sad?
A feeling you have when you are really looking forward to something.
What is excited?