Feelings Check
Name one emotion you felt this week.
No right/wrong answers.
Any emotion (happy, sad, annoyed, calm, stressed, excited, etc.)
What does “acting on impulse” mean?
Acting without thinking about consequences
Name one coping skill you already know.
Breathing, Music, Drawing, Talking to someone, Exercise, Writing
What does it mean to listen?
Paying attention, Not interrupting, Making eye contact, Showing understanding
What’s the first step to solving a problem?
Identify the problem
What’s the difference between feeling angry and feeling frustrated?
Anger = stronger, often explosive, Frustration = blocked, stuck, annoyed when things don’t go as planned
Name one situation where stopping to think could help.
Arguments, Peer pressure, Online/social media posts, When angry or bored
When would deep breathing be helpful?
When anxious, Before reacting, During panic or stress, After an argument
Name one way tone of voice can change a message.
Tone can sound angry, calm, sarcastic, caring, or disrespectful
Name one choice you usually have in a tough situation.
Walk away, Ask for help, Try a compromise, Take a break
Describe a body sign that tells you you’re getting upset.
Tight chest, Clenched fists, Faster breathing, Hot face, Stomach ache
What’s one strategy to pause before reacting?
Deep breathing, Counting to 10, Walking away, Asking for help, Self-talk (“Pause first”)
Which coping skill works better for anger than sadness?
Anger → exercise, squeezing ice, grounding
Sadness → music, talking, comfort activities
What’s the difference between passive and assertive communication?
Passive = avoids speaking up
Assertive = calm, respectful, clear
Aggressive = loud, blaming, disrespectful
Why is asking for help sometimes a good solution?
Gets new ideas, Reduces stress, Prevents bad decisions
Name an emotion people often feel but don’t talk about much.
Lonely, Embarrassed, Guilty, Jealous, Insecure, Disappointed
What might happen if impulses always controlled your choices?
Trouble at school, Damaged relationships, Consequences or punishments, Regret
What’s a coping skill you can use without anyone noticing?
Deep breathing, Grounding (5-4-3-2-1 in head), Counting, Positive self-talk
How can misunderstandings start?
Assumptions, Poor listening, Text tone confusion, Emotions running high
What’s a problem that doesn’t have a “perfect” answer?
Friend drama, Family conflict, Emotional decisions, Mental health struggles
Share a time you felt two emotions at once (ex: happy + nervous).
Excited + nervous, Angry + hurt, Relieved + sad, Proud + anxious
Share a time you stopped yourself from making a worse decision.
Any real example where they paused, walked away, or made a safer choice
Design your own coping skill and explain when you’d use it.
Any creative idea that helps regulate emotions (must explain when/how)
Role-play how to calmly say “no” to something you don’t want to do.
Clear, respectful “no” using calm tone and body language
Walk the group through solving a real-life teen problem.
Must explain steps: problem → choices → consequences → decision