Emotions
Do our emotions affect our behavior?
Yes!
What is a coping skill?
Something that you do in order to relieve your stress. There are healthy coping skills and unhealthy coping skills.
True or False: There is a right way to feel in every situation
False
Everyone is different
If someone says something mean to you. What should you do?
Tell them that was mean
Ask them to stop
Walk away
How many meals should you eat a day?
Three
Name 3 emotions
angry, sad, happy, stressed, frustrated, joyful
Name 2 unhealthy coping skills
Yelling at family members, criticizing yourself, staying up all night on your phone
True or false: you must be happy all the time
False
Happiness is only one emotion - every day we may feel a whole range of emotions
Create a to-do list and prioritize what assignments need to be completed first. Take it one assignment at a time.
True or false: exercising everyday helps lift your mood and eliminate stress
True
How do we recognize our emotions?
Journalling
talk about your feelings
What is something you can do when you're stressed?
Phone a friend, play with your pet, go outside
True or false: Uncomfortable feelings are bad
False
They tell us something is wrong
You have a bad day at school. What should you do?
Use one of your coping skills: go for a walk, talk to a friend, play outside, draw, etc
What can get in the way of getting enough sleep?
drinking coffee or energy drinks, eating unhealthy foods, social and school obligations, excess screen time before bed
How does your body feel when you are angry?
stressed, can't think, shaky, heart racing, sweating
Name 2 healthy coping skills
reading, journaling, dancing, talking to a friend
Having alone time each day will help with stress
True
let's you think about your thoughts and feelings
develop a plan
You notice your friend seems down lately. What should you do?
What are some consequences of not getting enough sleep?
Feeling moody, irritable or cranky; trouble waking up in the morning; inability to function at school; inability to focus; decreased academic performance
Describe a situation that makes you feel happy
finishing your homework, hanging out with friends, playing sports
What is your favorite coping skill to use?
Mine is going outside and walking!
If a coping skill works for one of your friends, it will work for you too
False
We are all different
You have been told bad news and you are frustrated and confused. Who can you talk to?
A parent, sibling, friend, trusted adult, teacher, counselor
How many hours of sleep should you be getting each night?
8-10 hours per night