Emotion Detective
Your heart is racing, palms sweaty, and you want to escape before a test
Anxiety (prepares for threat)
You’re overstimulated at school. Name one sensory-based coping tool.
(Headphones, grounding, deep breathing, cold water)
I’ll just avoid it so I don’t feel anxious.” Helpful long term?
No
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
You feel heat in your face and want to yell after someone makes fun of you.
Anger (signals injustice or boundary violation)
You’re stuck in negative thoughts before bed. What’s one brain-reset activity?
(Journaling, thought defusion, reading, music)
I’m having the thought that I’m bad at this.” What skill is this?
Defusion
What is Julia's favorite morning beverage?
COFFEEE
You feel heavy, low energy, and want to isolate after losing something important.
Sadness (signals loss)
You’re angry but can’t confront the person safely. What’s a safe release method?
(Exercise, writing letter you don’t send, art, paced breathing)
I don’t feel like doing it, but it moves me toward my goals.” What is this?
Willingness, Opposite action
What year did the first iPhone come out?
2007
You feel tightness in your chest and want to hide after embarrassing yourself.
Shame (signals fear of rejection)
You feel left out. What’s a healthy response that builds connection instead of isolating?
(Text someone, join activity, ask to sit with someone)
I’m allowed to feel upset and still try.” What concept is this?
Emotional acceptance / self-compassion
What’s the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
You feel restless and irritable when nothing specific is wrong, but you can’t relax.
Underlying anxiety or stress activation
You failed something important. What’s a self-compassion response instead of self-criticism?
“This is hard and I’m still learning.”
If I do this compulsion, my anxiety will drop fast.” Why is this not helpful long term?
Reinforces anxiety cycle
What does WWW stand for?
World Wide Web