Feelings
False; all feelings and emotions are felt differently from person to person.
A stressor is something that causes you to feel happy.
True or False.
False! A stressor is something that causes you to feel worried, uncomfortable, angry, frustrated, or scared.
___ ____ are actions we take to deal with stress, problems, or uncomfortable emotions.
Coping Strategies
When we don't control our red emotions they can become _______.
Dangerous
Blue emotions, like red emotions communicate that we need help.
True or False.
True!
It is okay to feel angry, sad, upset, and disappointed.
True or False.
True!
Only adults have stressors in their lives.
True or False.
False! We all experience stressors in our lives, no matter what age we are.
Coping strategies can be ____ or ____.
Healthy, Unhealthy
Name three red emotions.
Angry, Frustrated, Annoyed, Disgusted, Scared, Shocked, Anxious
Name three Blue Emotions
Exhausted, Ashamed, Sad, Disappointed, Discouraged, Guilty, Hopeless, Lonely
Our emotions change everyday, hour, minute, and sometimes even _____.
seconds
A stressor can be a ____, _____, _____, or an idea.
Person, Place, Thing
Give 2 examples of unhealthy coping strategies and 2 examples of healthy coping strategies.
Unhealthy coping strategies: Name-calling, Yelling and screaming, Hurting yourself, etc.
Healthy coping strategies: Exercise, Read a book, Journal or write a letter, Walk away, etc.
What are 2 things that trigger your red emotions?
Any answer is correct
Name three coping strategies we can use when we feel sad.
Find a hobby, spend time with friends and family, do something that makes you laugh, talk to others about how you feel, clean, paint, draw, write, do something nice for someone, etc.
Feelings are neither ___ or ____. They just are.
Good or Bad
Where can a stressor come from?
Anywhere! Your home, school, friends, media, and life in general.
Why shouldn't we use unhealthy coping strategies?
Unhealthy Coping Strategies might feel good in the moment, but they have long-term negative consequences that can damage our lives and hurt our loved ones.
Name 2 coping strategies we can use when we feel angry or frustrated.
Deep breathing, go for a walk, watch a movie, play a game, play an instrument, read a book, practice a hobby, draw, paint, ride a bike, call a friend, play a sport, go for a run, write, etc.
How you feel about yourself will guide how you _____ and _____.
Act, Think
We show our emotions through our ____, _____, and _____.
Actions, Thoughts, How our bodies physically feel
How can a stressor make your body feel uncomfortable?
Stressors can make your head and stomach hurt. They can also make your body sore and muscles tight.
Why should we use healthy coping strategies?
Healthy coping strategies may not provide us with instant relief or gratification, but they lead to long-lasting positive outcomes that will help you grow and mature as teenagers and adults.
What is an Inner Critic?
__ ___ is a powerful tool that can improve your health, help you manage anxiety, overcome challenges, and make better choices.
Positive Thinking