Emotional Reactions
You might feel THIS way if...
Someone gives you the best gift EVER.
Excited
Give an example of how you would feel if someone tells you they don't want to be your friend anymore?
Sad, hurt, confused, frustrated, upset
True or False, a common breathing exercise to calm yourself is to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth
True
True or False: Using words to describe your thoughts and feelings is a great coping skill
True
You might feel THIS way if...
You have to stand up for yourself.
Nervous
Describe what the feeling "calm" means to you (mentally and physically)
Peaceful, relaxed, breathing normally, chilled, focused, calm body and mind
You might feel THIS way if...
You have nothing to do.
Bored
Name something you can do to cope with anger, frustration, hopelessness, irritation
deep breathing, ask to go for a walk, count to 10, sing, talk it out, use a fidget
You might feel THIS way if...
There is no one to talk with
Lonely
How does your body feel or look when you are angry?
Open ended (you tell us!)
You might feel THIS way if...
Someone has a toy you have been wanting
How do you know when you are sad?
open ended (you tell us)
You might feel THIS way if...
You think someone has disrespected you
Angry
Name three way you can calm your body when you are upset
deep breathing
positive distraction
5 senses
You might feel THIS way if...
Someone helped you when you really needed it most
Thankful, grateful, happy
What is a coping skill
A strategy or activity people use to manage stressful situations or emotions
You might feel THIS way if...
You think something bad might happen.
Worried
How can you tell how someone is feeling?
Through facial expressions, body language, or by them telling you
How can you help yourself if they are feeling sad?
Open ended (you tell us!)
Name 2 things you can do when you feel worried/nervous
Open Ended