Name that Emotion
Smiling. Body feels light and warm. Might feel bouncy. What is this emotion?
Happiness or Joy, Excited
True or False? Feeling anxious or nervous is a normal human emotion.
Yes. Everyone feels anxious or nervous at some point. It is your body's way of letting you know to be careful.
True or False? It is wrong or bad to feel angry.
False. ALL feelings are okay to feel. Anger is your body's way of letting you know when something isn't safe or pleasant.
You are feeling very angry. You want to scream and throw things. What are two things you do to calm yourself down?
Any two chill skills
True or False? It is healthy to share my feelings.
Yes. Feelings you have are important and healthy. Sharing them with others is a good thing.
Anxiety, fear, nervous, worried
How does YOUR body feel when you are anxious or nervous?
Any physical symptoms.
How does YOUR body feel when you are feeling angry?
(any symptoms)
What are "Chill Skills"/coping skills
Things we can do to help ourselves calm down when we are feeling upset.
What is the best way to share when I feel sad?
a. crying silently
b. keeping it inside and not showing it.
c. Tell someone I trust that " I feel sad".
C. Tell someone I trust that " I feel sad".
Nauseated, gagging, saying "EW!", feeling of wanting to get away or hide your eyes.
Disgust, Grossed out
Name three things that make you feel nervous/anxious.
Any three situations.
Name three things that cause you to feel angry.
Any three things
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 things you feel, hear, see, taste, smell. Gets you focused on the present.
When I am angry at my sister, I should share my anger by
A. Screaming at her.
B. Telling her "I feel angry when you do that".
C. Slapping her.
B. Telling her "I feel angry when you do that".
Face might get red or feel hot, eyes might feel like "lazers", heart can beat fast, might sweat, voice might get louder, muscles tense, might notice hands in fists. Name that emotion.
angry, mad, furious, livid, frustrated, hateful
What emotion causes natural responses of "fight", "flight", or "freeze"?
Anxiety, nervous, fear
You could ask if they want to talk about their feelings and let them know you are there to help if they need you.
How can you use your breath to calm yourself?
Take 5 deep breaths: breathe in through your nose, hold your breath, then breathe SLOWLY out your mouth.
Choose the best way to let your mom know that you feel nervous about the first day of school:
A. "Mom, I'm really nervous about school".
B. "Mom, I can't go to school. I'm not going!"
C. "School is dumb and stupid. I hate it!"
A. "Mom, I'm really nervous about school".
Tears, less energy, feeling heavy in your chest, wanting to be alone, frowning, might want to seek for comfort, don't feel like doing anything, lump in your throat. Name the emotion.
Sad, depressed, unhappy, gloomy, down
What is an Automatic Negative Thought?
A thought that comes to you immediately without you having control over it. The thought will be negative, and most often causes you to feel anxious.
You show your anger in a way that hurts others. What can you do about it?
Apologize. Talk with the person and explain why you felt angry, but explain that talking is a better way to handle your anger.
How can it help you to talk to someone you trust about your feelings??
Helps you calm down, feel seen, heard and understood.
Which is the best way to let my friend know I feel disgusted by the way they smell?
A. "You stink!"
B. "I like you and I want to sit by you when you smell better".
C. Tell your friend to take a shower.
B. "I like you and I want to sit by you when you smell better".