Someone is screaming at you. How would you feel?
Scared, upset, afraid, sad.
What is this person feeling?
Sad
Tell me about a time that you felt very sad.
What helped to make it better?
What if you accidentally hurt someone else's feelings. What should you do next?
Apologize or say you are sorry.
You see someone who is crying, who looks really down, and is not smiling at all. What feeling do you think they are experiencing?
Sad, upset
One healthy way to express anger is to: a) Express frustration without blaming others, b) Avoid conversations about sensitive subjects c) Complain about others behind their back
a) Express frustration without blaming others.
For example try owning your feelings by saying "I feel frustrated when the sink is full of dirty dishes that I didn't use" instead of "You make me so mad when you don't do the dishes"
Your favorite pet has run away, and you cannot find him/her. How would you feel?
Sad, upset.
What is this person Feeling?
Happy/Calm/relaxed
Tell me about a time that you were very angry.
How did you calm down?
What if you see that someone is upset, is there anything that you can do to help?
Be nice to them, listen to them, compliment them, try and make them feel better.
You see someone with a bright red face, who is yelling and waving their arms around. How do you think they are feeling?
Angry, frustrated, miserable
One healthy way to express anger is to: A) Use sarcasm B) Pout or C) Use open and calm body language
One healthy way to express anger is to C) Use open and calm body language
For example, consider how the person might feel talking to you if you had a neutral, resting facial posture versus if you were scowling or making a mad face.
Somebody tells you that you're amazing and doing a great job. How would you feel?
Happy, confident.
How is this person feeling?
Nervous /Worried/ Scared
Tell me about a time that you felt happy.
Who was there?
What if you see someone else being mean to a friend of yours? What can you do?
Tell an adult, tell the other person to please stop.
You see someone with a big smile on their face, who is laughing and appears to be having fun. How do you think they are feeling?
Happy.
One healthy way to express anger is to A) Use rude or disrespectful language, B) Use a timer for confrontations/arguments to minimize the intensity, or C) Blame others for mistakes
One healthy way to express anger is B) Use a timer for confrontations/arguments to minimize the intensity
You're walking with your friends when you trip and fall. How do you feel?
Embarrassed, upset.
How is this person feeling?
Embarrassed
Tell me about a time that you were scared.
Who helped you feel better?
What if you notice that your classmate sits alone most days for lunch? Is there anything that you could do?
Offer to sit with them and be their friend.
You see someone who is visibly shaking and their eyes are wide and they appear to have been startled by something. What do you think they are feeling?
Scared, nervous, worried, anxious.
One healthy way to express anger is to A) Hit other people, objects, animals, etc. B) Overlook other people's feelings to solve a problem or C) Name the feeling using your words
One healthy way to express anger is to: C) Name the feeling using your words.
For example, saying "I am SO mad right now!" helps your brain calm down faster than physically taking out your anger on other people
Someone ruins the project you have been working on since last week. How would you feel?
Angry, miserable
How is this person feeling?
Bored
Tell me about a time that you were excited.
Did you enjoy that feeling?
What if you notice that someone is sad? What can you do to help?
Talk to them, ask them if their okay, listen to them, ask them if there is anything you can do to make them feel better.
You see someone who is falling asleep at their desk, and they have dark circles under their eyes and they continue to yawn. What feeling do you think they are experiencing?
Tired, exhausted, fatigued.
True or False? It is okay to feel mad.
True. Feelings are not right or wrong. It is okay to feel all emotions. It's how you handle the emotions that matters.