What feeling might you have when something exciting is about to happe?
What is: Anticipation or Excitement
What is something you can do for 10 seconds to help yourself relax?
What is: Deep Breathes
Fill in the blank: "I am ________." (Something positive about yourself)
What is: Funny, Smart, Caring, Kind, brave, strong, loving, creative, or nurturing.
Laughing does this to your mood.
What are: Boosts or improves it
You are having a rough morning. What is something kind you could say to yourself?
What are: "it is okay to have a bad day" , "I will be okay" , "I can take one step at a time" , "I will get through this" , ETC.
What is something you are really good at?
What is: Drawing, Helping others, Learning, being Honest, Art, Dancing, Singing, Working, taking medications, ETC.
What emotion might you feel when you help a friend feel better?
What is: Compassion or Kindness
This activity uses coloring to calm your brain.
What is: Art, coloring, or Art Therapy
What is one nice thing you could say to a friend who is having a hard day?
What is: "I am here for you" , "you are not alone" , "What can I do to help" , or "You are Strong"
DAILY DOUBLE: Getting just 10 minutes of this can help reduce stress and improve focus.
What is: Sunshine/ Fresh Air
Your friend looks upset. What is something helpful you could do?
What is: Ask if they are okay, offer to help, offer to listen, distract them positively, make them laugh, ETC.
What is: Sense of Humor, Being Kind, Strong Will, Creative, Talented, Helpful, Always willing to learn, ETC.
This picture shows what feeling?
What is: Anger
This relaxing practice is all about being in the moment, not in the past or future.
What is: Mindfulness
This word means speaking nicely to yourself in your head.
What is: Positive self-talk.
Your brain releases these "feel good chemicals" when you exercise or hug someone.
What is: Endorphins/Dopamine
You feel really overwhelmed. What is a small step you could take?
What is: Take a break, take a deep breathe, ask for help, write it down, ETC.
This word means "I do not give up even when it is hard"
What is: Resilience or Persistence
True or False: It's okay to feel sad sometimes.
What is: True
DAILY DOUBLE: Listening to this can help boost your mood.
What is: Music
Name one thing you are proud of yourself for today.
What is: "got out of bed" , "asked for help" , "made someone smile" , "Used my coping skills" , "Came to group" , "spoke to my family" , or "took my medications"
This activity helps both your body and mind, and it involves moving to music.
What is: Dancing
What is something you can do to stay calm while waiting for something stressful?
What is: Listen to music, art, stress ball, Count to 10, coping skills, ETC.
Who is someone you look up to?
What is: Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, Grandparents, Friend, ETC.
Name one way you know you're feeling anxious.
What is: Heart racing, worrying, fidgeting, or mind racing
Name something that helps you feel safe and calm.
What is: Quiet place, family, friends, tea, weighted blanket, water, music, or pets
Finish this phrase: "I am doing the best I can, and that is ______.
What is: Enough
True Or False: Smiling (Even when you don't feel like it) can trick your brain into feeling better.
What is: 2. True!
DAILY DOUBLE: You are proud of something, but someone downplays it. What can you remind yourself?
What is: : "My progress matters" , " I am doing the best I can" , "I do not need others approval" , "I worked very hard" , ETC.
If you had a superpower for self care, what would it be?
What is: Any Answer
DAILY DOUBLE: You are feeling a mix of nervous and excited - like a performance or a big day. What is one word for this feeling?
What is: Anxious or butterflies
This calming technique has you name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.
What is: 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
Create a positive affirmation using the phrase: "Even when I feel_____, I am still _______"
What is: Even when I feel SAD, I am still STRONG.
This activity improves mood, memory, dreams, and even reduces anxiety- and you should try to get around 7-9 hours of it each night.
What is: Sleep
DAILY DOUBLE: You have a tough day but still showed up and tried. What are 2 ways you can reward or be kind to yourself?
What is: take a relaxing bath, positive self talk, enjoy a treat, take a break, ETC.
DAILY DOUBLE: Think of your unique "emotional superpower" - Like kindness, bravery, or empathy. Describe a time you used it.
What is: Any Answer