Feelings
Coping Skills
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Starts with "I"
Think, Feel, Act
100

When my mom or dad tells me no, I feel this

What is frustrated, disappointed, sad, mad...

100

This skill can help my language skills, these are found in my room, and its fun.

What is reading?

100

What is a cats favorite color?

Purrrrrr...ple

100

Your friend breaks your favorite toy.

I feel sad/upset or mad when you gave me my toy and it was broken, because now I cannot play with it.

100

True or False.  The way we think and the way we act, can change the way we are feeling.

True.

200

When I lose screen time, I feel this.

I feel Sad, Mad, Disappointed, sometimes confused.

200

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

What is counting backwards.

200

What did the ocean say to the pirate?

Nothing, it just waved.

200

Your friends are whispering to each other and laugh, but wont tell you what they are talking about.

I feel worried or sad or embarrassed when whisper to each other, because it makes me think you are saying mean things about me.

200

Your parents are talking with your sibling, but you really want to talk to them.  What do you think, feel, and how do you act?

Think:  I want to talk to them, but she wont stop talking to them. 

Feel:  Annoyed, frustrated, etc. 

Act:  Say, "Mom and dad, I have something I would like to say when you are done talking with my sister." Then wait your turn.  Use a distraction coping skill. 

300

This person is responsible for your feelings when you are upset.

What is me?

300

Where I go to help me calm down, when I feel upset.

What is my calm down spot?

300

Why are fish so smart?

Because they live in schools.

300

If my brain says "I can't do this", I can say this instead

What is "I can do my best and always try again" or
"I cant do this YET"?

300

Two friends are playing a new game, but left you out of the game. What do you think, feel, and how do you act?

Think: It's not fair. (other answers may apply)

Feel: Left out, lonely.  (other answers may apply)

Act:  Let them know it hurt your feelings and ask to be included or go find other's to play with.


400

When we hurt someone else's feelings, we need to do this.

What is say 'Sorry'?

400

When we try this skill, our heart sends a signal to our brain that says we can calm down because there is no more danger.

What is take deep breaths?

400

You want to hear a joke about a pizza?

Never mind, it's too cheesy

400

Your parents wont let you go ride bikes with your friends.

I feel mad when you say I cannot ride my bike with my friends because I am bored.

400

Your parent is feeling upset and they need 15 minutes of alone time to calm down.  What do you think, feel, and how do you act?

Think:  My parent is really upset right now.  But they wont be upset forever.  They still love me even when they are upset.

Feel: Sad, scared, or mad. 

Act:  Leave parent alone for the 15 minutes they asked for and go to your room to read or play piano.

500

When I make a good choice, even though I was upset.  For example, When I take deep breaths instead of yelling.

I feel proud and calm.

500

Pick one of these, and make a list from A to Z.

What is the category game?

500

What music frightens balloons?

Where do horses live?  

Pop music

In Neighhhh...borhoods.

500

Your sibling is singing really loud and wont stop.

I feel annoyed or frustrated when you keep singing after I have asked you nicely to stop.

500

Today, your parent's did not buy you the toy you have wanted for months, so you are feeling angry.  To help make your anger smaller, change this negative thought to a positive thought:

"I never get anything I want when I want it."

Today, I did not get the toy I have been wanting.  I am sad and frustrated, but maybe I can get it next time.  

Or

Today, I did not get the toy I have been wanting.  I am frustrated, but I do have some cool toys at home.

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