What emotions do for you
True or False: We can understand our emotions more when we pay attention to where we feel them in our body.
True
True or False: Our emotions influence others
True
We can gain control our emotions by using coping skills.
True!
Name one emotion
E.g. Sad, happy, angry, disgust, etc.
What is a coping skill?
Something that helps us to cope when we are feeling overwhelmed
What is an example of a positive way to manage your emotions?
Counting to 10 when you are feeling angry.
Name one way that we communicate WITHOUT words
Body language, facial expressions, posture
Negative emotions are bad and we should ignore them.
False! Acknowledging and responding to our feelings is much more effective that ignoring them.
What's something that makes you feel sad?
Losing at a game, fighting with your brother, when a friend does something mean
Name one coping skill you used today.
Deep breaths
Name one positive emotion.
Happy
How should you react in the following situation?
Your brother is making fun of you and calling you names.
Take a deep breath and walk away.
A bully tries to steal something from you. It is okay to do whatever it takes to get your belongings back.
False! When dealing with a bully, getting help from a trusted adult is more helpful than fighting back.
Tell about a time you felt angry.
Losing to a game, fighting with your brother, having to do your chores.
What is a coping skill you can use at school?
Fidgets
Name on negative emotion.
Sad
Sad, hurt, defeated, alone.
If your parent starts yelling at you for not doing your chores, yelling back is a goo way of regulating your emotions.
False! More yelling is likely to make both of you angrier. Doing some deep breathing in the moment and then talking to them calmly when you are both in a better mood is more likely to be effective.
Name an emotion you felt today and two warning signs.
Worry- headache, shaking legs, sweaty hands
Name one coping skill you can use at home.
Play with my dog.
Identify another word for happy
Excited, joyful, content
Identify another word for mad.
Angry, rage, frustration
Punching your friend is an example of an unhealthy coping skill.
True!
True or false: If someone is smiling, that likely means they're happy.
True!
What is a coping skill you can use when your in the car?
Count to 10.