Emotions and the body
Emotions are connected to certain areas of the brain (T/F)
True! Certain areas of the brain are responsible for our emotions
What is a simple coping skill you can use when feeling stressed or upset?
These will be different for each person! Discuss with the person next to you.
Example - Deep breathing can help calm you down by slowing your heart rate.
The ability to understand emotions within yourself and others.
Emotional awareness
Physical, mental, and behavioral things that happen in response to feelings.
Emotional responses
What is fear?
Fear is an emotion that we feel when we think we’re in danger or something bad might happen.
Bodies have physical responses to emotions (T/F)
True! Emotions almost always cause physical responses
False. Everyone has to find coping skills that work for them.
Emotional awareness is a skill that everyone has. (T/F)
False. Some lack the ability to be aware/notice their own emotions and/or others.
Are emotional responses healthy or unhealthy?
Trick question! Can be both.
How can your body physically react when you're scared?
When you're scared, your body might react by making your heart beat faster, causing you to sweat, or making your muscles tense as part of the fight-or-flight response.
Timmy's heart was beating fast, his temperature was rising, and his fists were balled up. What was he feeling?
Answer: Anger/Mad/Furious
Accepted answers: Anxious/Nervous/Fear
True. It can be unhealthy especially if we are yelling at someone
How can emotional awareness help you get along better with friends?
Emotional awareness helps you understand not only your own feelings but also the feelings of others, which makes it easier to communicate and avoid misunderstandings.
How can the same situation cause different emotional responses in different people?
People respond differently to situations based on their past experiences, personality, and current emotional state, so what makes one person happy might make another person anxious.
Why do people have different fears, even if they experience the same situations?
People develop different fears based on their personal experiences, upbringing, and how they were taught to handle danger or uncertainty, which can shape their specific fears.
This part of the brain is responsible for human emotions.
Answer: Downstairs/bottom
Accepted answers:
Right
Limbic System
What is the difference between a healthy and unhealthy coping mechanism?
A healthy coping mechanism, like exercising or talking to someone, helps you process emotions, while an unhealthy one, like avoiding problems or overeating, only temporarily distracts from the issue without solving it.
Name 2 good ways to practice emotional awareness.
Naming your emotions
Writing down your emotions
Being considerate of someone else's feelings
Identifying how much you feel an emotion
What role do learned experiences play in shaping emotional responses to new situations?
Learned experiences influence how we perceive and react to new situations because past outcomes can shape our expectations, causing us to respond emotionally based on similar past events.
What is the difference between a fear that protects us and a fear that limits us?
Protective fear helps us avoid real dangers, like moving away from a fire. Limiting fear is irrational and can prevent us from doing normal things, like being too scared to try new activities even when there’s no real threat.
How does your brain communicate with your body to create physical sensations when you are emotional?
The brain sends signals through the nervous system to release hormones like adrenaline or cortisol, which cause physical sensations such as a racing heart or tense muscles.
How does mindfulness improve your ability to cope with stress?
Mindfulness helps you stay present and aware of your thoughts and emotions without judgment, allowing you to respond to stress calmly rather than reacting impulsively.
Why is it important to label your emotions accurately when feeling upset or angry?
Labeling your emotions accurately helps you understand what you’re really feeling and why, which makes it easier to address the root cause and manage your reaction more effectively.
Name 5 emotional responses you have had THIS WEEK (past 7 days).
Honest responses!
They can be healthy or unhealthy.
No repeats :)
What are some things that we can do to help us face fears?
Discuss this with the person next to you!
All responses will receive points. Share when you're ready!