Emotions, Emotions, &Emotions

Emotional Reactions

1

You might feel THIS way if...

Someone gives you the best gift EVER.

Excited

2

You might feel THIS way if...

You have to stand up for yourself.

Nervous

3

You might feel THIS way if...

There is no one to talk with

Lonely

4

You might feel THIS way if...

You think someone has disrespected you

Angry

5

You might feel THIS way if...

You think something bad might happen. 

Worried

Emotional Intelligence

1

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

2

Describe what the feeling "calm" means to you (mentally and physically)

Peaceful, relaxed, breathing normally, chilled, focused, calm body and mind

3

How does your body feel or look when you are angry?

Open ended (you tell us!)

4

Name three way you can calm your body when you are upset

deep breathing 

positive distraction 

5 senses 

5

How can you tell how someone is feeling? 

Through facial expressions, body language, or by them telling you

Identifying Emotions

1

True or False, a common breathing exercise to calm yourself is to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth

True

2

You might feel THIS way if...

You have nothing to do.

Bored

3

You might feel THIS way if...

Someone has a toy you have been wanting

Jealous

4

You might feel THIS way if...

Someone helped you when you really needed it most

Thankful, grateful, happy

5

How can you help yourself if they are feeling sad?

Open ended (you tell us!)

Coping Skills

1

True or False: Using words to describe your thoughts and feelings is a great coping skill

True

2

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

3

How do you know when you are sad?

open ended (you tell us) 

4

What is a coping skill

A strategy or activity people use to manage stressful situations or emotions

5

Name 2 things you can do when you feel worried/nervous

Open Ended

True or False

1

Ignoring your emotions will make them go away.

FALSE

2

There is strength in asking for help.

Fact!!

Reaching out for help shows strength and courage. Being open and vulnerable allows individuals to receive support, navigate challenges more effectively, and build stronger, more trusting relationships. 

3

Effective coping skills work instantly and don't require practice in order to see the benefits

FALSE

Coping skills can take time and hard work to be effective.

4

All coping skills are done alone.

Myth!!

Some coping skills can be done alone, but many can also be done with positive support person.

Bonus:  What are a few examples?

5

Some coping skills are not as affective for certain individuals than others.

Fact !!

Coping skills are personal, and what works well for one person may not work as effectively for another. It’s important to understand yourself, experiment with different strategies, and be honest about what helps you most.