Feelings
This feeling might make your heart beat fast before a test
nervous
Thoughts are things we ___, not things that always happen
think
Thinking something bad will happen without proof is called…
Worrying / Jumping to conclusions
Name one way to calm your body.
Deep breathing, stretching
When we feel mad, is hitting a helpful or unhelpful action?
unhelpful
Name one body clue that tells you you're feeling angry
Tight fists, hot face, fast breathing
Is this a thought or a fact? ‘Everyone hates me
thought
All-or-nothing thinking sounds like what word?
Always / Never
What coping skill helps when your thoughts won’t stop?
Positive self-talk, grounding
What’s one brave action you can take when you feel scared?
Ask for help, try anyway
You feel excited and nervous at the same time. What’s a good name for that
Mixed feelings
Turn this thought into a helpful one:
‘I’ll never get it right.’”
‘I can keep trying’ / ‘I might need help’
If you mess up once and think you’re terrible at everything, what trap is that?”
Making it bigger than it is
Name a coping skill that helps when your body feels wiggly or tense.
Stretching, wall push-ups, movement break
Your thought is ‘I can’t do this.’ What action helps prove that thought wrong?
Trying, practicing, asking
Name a feeling that could hide under anger.
Sad, hurt, scared
Finish the sentence: Thoughts can change, but facts usually ___
Stay the same
Thinking one bad thing ruins the whole day is called…
Making it bigger than it is
When is a good time to use a coping skill?
Before, during, or after big feelings
What’s a helpful action when you feel frustrated with homework?
Ask for help, take a break
You feel proud after finishing something hard. What feeling is that?
Proud / Confident
Name one thought you could have that would help you keep trying.
I can do hard things, I’ll try my best
Change this thought trap into a helpful thought:
‘I always mess up.’
I mess up sometimes, but I also do things right
Pick a big feeling (anger, worry, sadness).
Which coping skill would you use and why?
Is walking away from an argument a helpful or unhelpful action?
Helpful