Know Your Emotions
This emotion might feel like butterflies in your stomach before a test.
What is anxiety (or nervousness)?
A fast heartbeat and sweaty palms are common signs of this.
What is stress (or anxiety)?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings is called this.
What is journaling?
Looking at someone, nodding, and not interrupting shows this skill.
What is active listening?
You get a bad grade and feel embarrassed. A healthy first step would be this.
What is taking a deep breath (or calming down before reacting)?
This emotion often shows up when something feels unfair.
What is anger?
Clenched fists and tight muscles are often signs of this emotion.
What is anger?
Naming 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear is an example of this technique.
What is grounding (5-4-3-2-1 technique)?
Solving disagreements calmly is called this.
What is conflict resolution?
Your friend ignores your text. Instead of assuming the worst, you could do this.
What is asking them calmly about it?
The part of the brain that reacts quickly to danger is called this.
What is the amygdala?
This calming technique involves slowly breathing in and out to relax your body.
What is deep breathing?
Taking a short break before responding when upset is called this.
What is taking space (or a cool-down)?
Yelling, blaming, or insulting is an example of this communication style.
What is aggressive communication?
You feel left out at lunch. A healthy response might be this.
What is talking to someone you trust or joining another group?
Feeling embarrassed, sad, and frustrated all at once is an example of this type of emotion.
What is a mixed emotion (or complex emotion)?
When your body reacts before you have time to think, it’s called this response.
What is fight-or-flight?
Listening to music, exercising, or drawing are examples of this type of coping skill.
What is healthy coping (or positive coping strategies)?
Speaking up respectfully for yourself without being rude is called this.
What is assertive communication?
You’re extremely angry and want to send a mean message. The BEST choice is this.
What is waiting and cooling off before responding?
The skill of recognizing and naming your emotions is called this.
What is emotional awareness?
This skill involves noticing body signals before your emotions “explode.”
What is self-monitoring (or self-awareness)?
Talking to a trusted adult, friend, or counselor is an example of this coping strategy.
What is seeking support?
Someone says “It’s fine” even though they are clearly upset. This is an example of this communication style.
What is passive communication?
You notice you are overwhelmed before a big test. A proactive strategy would be this.
What is using a coping strategy like deep breathing, positive self-talk, or planning ahead?