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True or False:
Every coping mechanism is healthy.
False!
Some coping mechanisms, like smoking and staying on your phone all day, and NOT healthy for you!
True or False:
Listening to music is NOT a healthy coping mechanism.
False! Music IS a healthy coping mechanism.
True or False:
Reading is a healthy coping mechanism
True!
True or False:
Everyone experiences both positive and negative emotions.
True! We may experience some more than the other, but we do experience both.
True or False:
Talking to someone can help you to talk things out, feel supported by whoever is listening, problem solve, and let you know that you are not alone.
True!
List 3 NEGATIVE emotions.
Sad, Angry, Frustrated, Lonely, Embarrassed, Afraid, Regretful, etc.
Let's imagine that its your birthday and everyone is celebrating you!
How would you feel?
Excited/Happy!
List 3 POSITIVE emotions.
Confident, Love, Excitement, Happiness, Joy, Inspired, Proud, Grateful, Peaceful, etc.
What feeling am I describing?
You get hot behind the ears, your eyebrows are down, and your arms are crossed.
When talking about negative feelings, what was the name of the little yellow duck that became Waddle's friend?
Crackers!
When we read about negative emotions, what was the name of our duck that was having his "Worst Day Ever"?
Waddles!
Imagine that you walk into work, and you forgot to change out of your pajamas!
How would you feel?
Embarrassed
What emotion am I describing?
You feel warm inside, smile more, and feel like you would like to protect the person/thing in front of you.
Love
Imagine that you are walking see a bear in front of you.
How would you feel?
Afraid!
What is a coping mechanism?
Something you do to help yourself feel better.
What feeling am I describing?
You have a smile on your face, and a positive attitude. You feel warm, positive, and peaceful.
Joy
What emotion am I describing?
Your shoulders slump over, you might look down at the floor, and your eyes may become watery.
Sadness
You smile really big, throw your hands in the air, and start waving your hands around while jumping up and down.
Excitement!
What is the different between emotions and decisions?
Emotions are how you feel inside.
Decisions are the actions you make.
What emotion am I describing?
You might scrunch your nose, turn your head away, and stick out your tongue.
Disgust
What emotion am I describing?
You might start to breathe heavy, look around the room more, play with your hands, and your eyes may look bigger while you have a slight frown.
Fear
What emotion am I describing?
Your face might get warm, and your cheeks might get red, you look down at the floor and pull a hoodie over your head to pretend you are anywhere but here.
Embarrassed
Jenna went to take her dog for a walk, but she couldn't find him anywhere! She looked in all of his usual spots, but he wasn't anywhere. Jenna's eyes began to water and she began to slump her shoulders. She wondered what she could do. Jenna then grabbed her markers and some paper and she started making "Lost Dog" posters to put up around the neighborhood. When she reached for the markers, her dog suddenly stuck his head out from under a blanket. He was on Jenna's bed sleeping the whole time!
What was the FEELING Jenna had & what was the DECISION she made?
FEELING: Sadness
DECISION: To make "Lost Dog" posters.
Rocko woke up on Christmas morning. He tried to stay in his room, but he couldn't wait any longer! He danced out of his room, and jumped onto the couch in front of the Christmas tree. He saw all of the glittering presents underneath, and he gave a big smile while waving his hands in the air. Rocko couldn't wait to open his presents, so he burst into his parent's bedroom to wake them up, "Merry Christmas!" He shouted.
What was Rocko FEELING & what DECISION did he make?
FEELING: Excitement!
DECISION: To wake up his parents to open presents.
May was put in charge of watching her little brother for the night. May wanted to go out with her friends, but she had to cancel. May rolled her eyes and scoffed. She pursed her lips and furrowed her eyebrows. Her brother began to giggle and wanted to play. May gave him a toy, then she sat on the couch and watched TV.
What was the FEELING May had, and what was the DECISION she made?
FEELING: Annoyed
DECISION: Watch TV