Emotions
Are all emotions okay to experience/feel?
Yes! it is okay to feel all of our emotions, it is not okay to hurt ourselves, hurt others, or destroy things.
What is a coping skill?
Strategies/ways to help you manage difficult emotions or situations
What does T.I.P.P. stand for?
(HINT: what does each letter mean)
Temperature
Intense exercise
Progressive muscle relaxation
Paired/Paced breathing
What is inside the circle of control?
All of the things that we CAN control.
What is your favorite movie or TV show?
Kids Choice
How do you know you're feeling angry?
(HINT: tell your face clues, body clues, or anger triggers)
List any face and body clues, body sensations, or triggers that make you angry
List 3 of your healthy coping skills
examples: deep breathing, TIPP skills, progressive muscle relaxation, talk it out, listen to music, use a different distraction, walk away, positive self-talk
Why do we practice TIPP skills?
For distress tolerance to manage intense emotions or difficult situations by calming our brain and body.
True or false: we can control our own actions.
True - we are in control of our own actions and how we choose to respond or react
How does a soccer game start?
kickoff
What is one emotion you find challenging when you feel it?
examples: sadness, anxiety/worry, anger, confusion, exclusion/isolation
What does the coping skill "positive self-talk" mean?
to say kind, helpful things to yourself
What is one way to practice the "I" - Intense exercise?
go for a run, do jumping jacks, do push ups, swim, ride a bike
any healthy activity that gets your heart going and gets you active!
True or false: we can control what others think and say.
false - this is outside of our circle of control. We cannot control other people's thoughts and words.
Who recently won the NCAA Division I National Football Championship?
(HINT: college football)
University of Michigan
What is the opposite of anger?
contentment, relaxation, acceptance
What are the steps to solve a problem?
identify the problem (what is it?)
remind ourselves of the facts (not just our feelings about the problem)
brainstorm possible solutions
think of the outcomes of the solutions
go with the best solution (if that doesn't work, try another or get an adult to help)
What is one way to practice the "T" - temperature?
hold an ice cube in your hand, splash cool water on your face, stick your face in cool water, take a warm bath
Do we focus on the things we CAN or CANNOT control?
We focus on the things that we CAN control.
What has 4 legs, 2 arms, and is not alive?
a chair
What happens if we don't handle our emotions in a healthy way?
We may get into trouble, feel guilt/shame or feel bad, we may hurt ourself or others, we may "explode"
What does an "unhealthy" coping skill mean?
(BONUS: tell one example of an unhealthy coping skill for a bonus 100 points)
a strategy/way to manage through a tough emotion or situation that is unsafe, hurtful or harmful to yourself or others, and is unhelpful
examples: self-harm, hitting, saying mean things to others, negative self-talk (saying mean things to ourselves)
When is a time that would be helpful for you to practice TIPP skills?
anytime it would be helpful for you or when you are practicing.
Why do we not focus on things outside of our control?
What is the hardest natural substance found on earth?
Diamond