Feelings and Emotions
What is one word to describe how you feel when you're misunderstood?
Frustrated, invalidated, angry, sad, alone
What is active listening?
It’s when you fully concentrate, understand, respond, and remember what someone is saying without interrupting or thinking about your own response.
Who invented the Telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
What is a coping skill? Name one healthy example.
It’s something you do to manage stress or difficult emotions. A healthy example is going for a walk, talking to a friend, practicing deep breathing, drawing, journaling, etc.
What is a boundary?
A boundary is a personal limit that helps protect your emotional, physical, or mental well-being. It tells others what is okay and what is not okay with you.
Name a physical sign that someone might be feeling anxious.
Increased heat rate, sweating, shaking/fidgeting, tense
What does it mean to use “I” statements? Give an example.
It means expressing how you feel without blaming others.
For example: “I feel hurt when I’m not listened to,” instead of “You never listen to me.”
Tell us ONE family tradition
Point for sharing
What’s one thing you can do when you feel overwhelmed?
Point for example.
What should you do if someone crosses your boundary?
You should calmly remind the person of your boundary, explain how it made you feel, and ask them to respect it moving forward. If needed, you can set consequences or seek support.
Name one emotion that can be hard to talk about and explain why.
Points for naming the emotion with explanation
What does it mean to validate someone’s feelings? Give an example.
It means showing someone that their feelings are real and important.
For example: “I can see you’re really upset, and that makes sense after what happened.”
What is the hardest natural substance on earth?
Diamond
What’s the difference between a healthy and unhealthy coping skill?
A healthy coping skill helps you manage stress in a positive way, like exercising or talking to someone. An unhealthy coping skill might feel good short-term but causes harm, like avoiding problems or self-isolating.
What’s the difference between a healthy boundary and a wall that shuts people out?
A healthy boundary protects your well-being while still allowing connection. A wall shuts people out completely and avoids vulnerability or communication.
How can recognizing someone else's emotions help improve your relationship with them?
It helps build empathy, improves communication, reduces conflict, and makes others feel seen and understood.
Why is tone of voice important in communication?
It affects how your message is received—tone can show kindness, anger, sarcasm, or empathy, even if the words stay the same.
What is the OLDEST Disney movie ever made?
Snow White & the Seven Dwarves
How can talking to someone you trust help you cope with stress?
It helps you feel supported, less alone, and gives you a chance to express your feelings instead of keeping them bottled up.
How can setting boundaries actually make relationships stronger?
Clear boundaries help people understand each other’s needs, reduce misunderstandings, and build trust—making relationships feel safer and more respectful.
Describe a time when you misunderstood someone’s emotions. What did you learn from it?
Points for sharing.
Describe a time when poor communication caused a misunderstanding. What could have been done differently?
Points for example.
True or False:
You’re taller in the morning than at night
True
Share a coping strategy that works for you and explain why it helps.
Point for example.
Why is it sometimes hard to set boundaries with people we care about? What can help?
We don’t want to hurt their feelings, cause conflict, or feel guilty. What can help is remembering that healthy boundaries protect relationships, not harm them—and practicing clear, kind communication.