Triggers
What is a trigger?
How does your body feel when you are annoyed?
Your friend knocks over your block tower. Use an 'I message' to tell them how you feel. (I feel....when you....because...)
What is a coping strategy?
True or false - everyone's coping strategies might be different (example: strategies that help you calm down might be different than ones that help your friend calm down).
What makes you feel angry?
If your hands are clenched, face is red and your heart is beating fast, what emotion are you feeling?
Your parent says that you have to stop playing video games and go to bed. Use an 'I Message' to tell your parent how you feel.
When do we need to use coping strategies?
True or false - not all coping strategies are effective or helpful.
What makes your feel worried?
If you are yawning, eyes are heavy and your heart rate is slow, where is your engine revving?
Would this be an example of an I Message?
I feel mad when you don't play my game because your games suck.
True or false - everyone needs to use coping strategies.
What is a strategy that you could use to help you focus in class?
True or false - It is bad to feel angry.
If your friend has tears in their eyes, and their head is down on their desk, what emotion are they feeling?
Why should we use an I Message when sharing our feelings?
When you are feeling angry, what coping strategy would help you lower your engine speed?
Would throwing water balloons at a wall be an example of a coping strategy?
What makes your speedometer rev out of control?
If your fists are clenched, you are stomping around and your heart is beating fast, what can you do to lower your engine speed?
True or false - Parents don't need to use I Messages.
Is yelling and screaming at a friend a helpful coping strategy?
If your friend was crying, what could you suggest to them as a coping strategy to help them feel better?