Name three emotions.
EX: Happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise, disgust, etc.
Name three healthy coping skills.
What is deep breathing, listening to music, exercising, going on a walk, journaling, drawing, talking to a friend, watching a movie, taking a bath/shower, practicing mindfulness, etc.?
Listening carefully to someone to make sure you understand their message.
What is Active Listening?
People to ask for help/support.
What is a parent, friend, family member, teacher, or other safe adult?
What does CBT stand for?
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
A feeling you might have when you're doing something fun.
What is happiness, joy, excitement, etc.?
Stand up and show everyone this breathing exercise:
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Name the four communication styles.
What is passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive, and assertive communication?
Name at least three qualities that make a good friend.
What is someone who is kind, respectful, trustworthy, supportive, who listens, shares, and makes you feel happy and valued, etc.?
Name the three components of CBT.
What are Thoughts, Behaviors, and Feelings?
Show us how you look when you are angry.
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Share an example of a positive affirmation you can tell yourself when you're feeling nervous or stressed.
What is: I can do this, I got this, I'm gonna do great, everything is going to be okay, I am safe, etc.?
A communication style that is characterized by confrontational, hostile language aimed at controlling or dominating others, often involving belittling, criticizing, or using threats.
What is Aggressive Communication?
How you can you show others you respect/care for their feelings when they're feeling down.
What is offering support, giving a pep talk, asking if they need anything, being there to listen, etc.?
Share an example of a negative thought you might have if you’re feeling anxious about a test.
What is, “I’m going to fail”, “I won’t be able to do it”, "I'm gonna do awful", etc.?
Ways to express your feelings and emotions.
What is talking to someone, messaging someone, journaling, doing art, writing poetry/music/stories, etc.?
This coping skill has you focus on the present moment to help calm yourself down.
What is mindfulness or meditation?
A communication style where individuals express negative feelings or anger indirectly, often through subtle behaviors rather than directly addressing the issue.
What is Passive-Aggressive Communication?
Name a healthy way to handle having a disagreement with a friend.
What is talking calmly, listening to each other, trying to understand each other’s point of view, using "I feel" statements, etc.?
Name an example of a cognitive distortion.
What is Black and White/All or Nothing Thinking, Overgeneralization, Discounting the Positive, Jumping to Conclusions, Catastrophizing, Minimizing, Should Statements, Fortune Telling, Labeling, etc.?
A feeling of worry or fear that can be normal sometimes, but when it's too strong or happens too often, it can make it hard to do everyday things.
What is Anxiety?
Stand up and show everyone this grounding technique:
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A communication style where you express yourself clearly and directly, while respecting others' opinions and needs, to achieve your goals and avoid conflict.
What is Assertive Communication?
If someone is being mean to you or others, what’s a helpful way to respond that keeps you safe and healthy?
What is walking away, talking to an adult about the situation, utilizing coping skills to manage moods, etc.?
When practicing CBT, what is something you can do to challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more realistic ones?
What is asking yourself if the thought is true, if there’s evidence for it, or if there’s a different way to look at the situation, etc.?