This emotion is often used to cover sadness, fear, or embarrassment.
What is anger?
This type of statement helps people express emotions without blaming others.
What is an “I feel” statement?
Trying to understand another person’s emotions is called this.
What is empathy?
Why is emotional awareness important in school, work, and relationships?
What is it improves communication, decision-making, and self-control?
Which music artist is known as the King of Rock and Roll?
Elvis Presley
Feeling overwhelmed, irritated, and unable to focus can be examples of these.
What are warning signs of strong emotions?
Taking deep breaths or briefly walking away are examples of these.
What are healthy coping skills?
Tone of voice and body language can help people understand this.
What are another person’s feelings/emotions?
Walking away briefly to cool down before responding is an example of this.
What is self-control?
How many boxing losses does Floyd "Money" Mayweather have? (Extra 200 points if you can guess his win/loss record)
50-0
This happens when someone reacts emotionally before understanding what they are truly feeling.
What is impulsive reacting?
Why are “I feel” statements usually more effective during conflict?
What is they reduce defensiveness and improve communication?
Why does empathy improve relationships?
What is it helps people feel respected, understood, and heard?
A person notices they are becoming irritated and takes deep breaths before speaking. This shows this skill.
What is emotional awareness?
What’s the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?
18 inches
Why can recognizing emotions early help prevent conflict?
What is it helps people respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively?
Yelling, insulting others, and breaking objects are examples of this.
What are unhealthy emotional responses?
What is one way to show empathy?
listen without interrupting, pay attention to tone and body language, avoid judging or mocking feelings, imagine yourself in their situation.
Choosing to stay calm and respectful during a difficult conversation can help prevent this.
What is an argument or escalation?
Which music artist is known as the King of Pop?
Michael Jackson
A person who shuts down, becomes defensive, and raises their voice may be experiencing...
What is emotional overwhelm?
“I feel ignored when I’m interrupted” is a healthier alternative to this type of communication.
What is blaming or attacking language?
Interrupting, mocking feelings, or judging emotions can damage this.
What is trust or communication?
This can happen when people ignore emotions instead of dealing with them in healthy ways.
What is conflict or emotional outbursts?
Name me four teams that are currently still in the NBA playoffs?
Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks