Name that Emotion
This emotion includes "feeling blue" and crying
Sadness/Upset
When his mom and dad are busy, Chris takes advantage of the situation and sneaks some extra screen time. If you were Chris, how could you handle things differently? What might happen as a result?
Any appropriate behavior or reaction is good!
Some ideas:
Think before I act, think about consequences, do a different activity - finish up homework, read a book, or do something creative!
What is a coping skill?
A coping skill is any strategy or tool used to help us calm down and cool off when our emotions are heightened or escalated.
Describe a time you felt excited. What was happening? How did you handle it?
Any appropriate answer is good! In order to get full points, the person must provide details about the situation (real or fake) and what they did because of their feelings.
We only need 1 coping skill to help us calm down
FALSE! It's important to have a range of coping skills to help with different emotions and different situations. Some coping skills can even be specific to our environment - ex. home, school.
This emotion can be seen by others when you have a smile on your face and are in a good mood
Happy/Joy
Aidan really wants to go to the skate park after school, but his mom and dad said "no". Aidan throws a tantrum and starts screaming, crying, and throwing things. Aidan gets in trouble and is not allowed to go to the skate park at all that week. If you were Aidan, how else could you have reacted when Mom and Dad said "no"?
Any appropriate behavior or reaction is good!
Some ideas:
Use "I feel" statements, talk out your frustration with Mom and Dad, make a plan for a different day
Name a coping skill to use when you are feeling angry. Think about skills that haven't already been named!
Any appropriate coping skill
Some ideas:
Deep breathing, take a walk, use "I feel" statements, video games
Describe a time that you made a mistake (by accident or on purpose). What were you feeling? What was happening and how did you handle it?
Any appropriate answer is good! In order to get full points, the person must provide details about the situation (real or fake) and what they did because of their feelings.
Talking it out with friends or family is one way of handling my emotions.
TRUE! Getting support from those around us can help us feel like we aren't alone with whatever we are going through.
This emotion can include a clenched jaw, sweaty palms, heart being fast, and face feeling hot
Mad/Angry
Ben has a big project due at the end of the week but decides not to tell his mom and dad so he can have more screen time. He doesn't get his project done and gets a failing grade. What would you have done differently?
Any appropriate behavior or reaction is good!
Some ideas:
Think before I act, remember how important school is, realize that the only person I am hurting is myself
Why are coping skills important to have?
A coping skill allows us to de-escalate (calm down) from intense emotions. Coping skills are important so that we can go back to our typical behavior and mood. Coping skills can help boost our confidence in our ability to manage emotions and are skills we will use throughout the rest of our lives, especially in difficult situations.
Describe a time that you felt surprised. What was happening - was it for a good/bad reason? How did you handle it?
Any appropriate answer is good! In order to get full points, the person must provide details about the situation (real or fake) and what they did because of their feelings.
Anger and sadness are "bad" emotions.
FALSE! All emotions are OK. Everyone experiences all different feelings. It's what we do when we experience these emotions that can get us into trouble or cause us to make poor decisions.
This emotion happens when you want what others have
Jealous/Envy
8:30pm rolls around and Matt has to start going upstairs and getting ready for bed. He is in the middle of a game that he isn't done with yet. When Mom and Dad remind him that it's part of their routine, Matt gets angry, says "no", and starts calling them mean names. Matt lost all his fun privileges for the next day. If you were Matt, what would you do differently?
Any appropriate behavior or reaction is good!
Some ideas:
Talk out anger with Mom and Dad, try to set up warnings next time
Name 2 coping skills to use when you are feeling stressed. Think about skills that haven't already been named!
Any appropriate coping skill
Some ideas:
Deep breathing, take a walk, use "I feel" statements, video games
Describe a time you felt scared or afraid. What was happening? How did you handle it?
Any appropriate answer is good! In order to get full points, the person must provide details about the situation (real or fake) and what they did because of their feelings.
Getting enough sleep, eating well, and practicing good personal hygiene methods are ways to make our brain feel better, too.
TRUE! When we take care of our physical body, our mind is impacted, too! The body and mind are intertwined.
This emotions occurs when something doesn't live up to your hopes or expectations
Disappointment
Steve is picking on Brandon at school and everyone around is laughing. Liam joins in so that his classmates will think he is funny, too. If you were Steve or Liam, how could you handle the situation differently? What do you think Brandon might be feeling?
Any appropriate behavior or reaction is good!
Some ideas:
Not join in, check on Brandon, tell a teacher or adult what is going on
Get everyone in the game to work on the 5 Senses Coping Skill together:
Describe a time you felt like an outsider or that you didn't belong. What were you feeling? What was happening and how did you handle it?
Any appropriate answer is good! In order to get full points, the person must provide details about the situation (real or fake) and what they did because of their feelings.
You can tell the way that someone is feeling only based on what they say.
FALSE! It is important to look at someone's facial expressions and read their body language. Putting these clues together will be especially helpful when they don't want to tell you exactly how they are feeling.