Understanding Emotions
A feeling that is often strong and hard to manage, like when someone breaks something of yours, or teases or taunts you
Anger
False: You experience them in your brain AND body
When feeling stress, the brain sends signals to our bodies, True or False
True
What is the S step?
Say the problem without blame
It is recess and your friend wants to play 4 square, you have played that 2 days in a row and want to play something new. Say the problem without blaming anyone.
When you show another person that you care about them, acting on empathy, is called
compassion
Name at least 2 steps in the "Calm down" Process
1. Stop- use a signal
2. Name your feeling
3. Calm down
Name 2 signals our body can give us to tell us we feel stress or strong emotion
clenched fists
sweat
fast heartbeat
dry mouth
etc...
the T step
Think of solutions-
Which of the following things do you need to consider when making a good plan?
1. The order makes sense
2. There is time to do it
3. It's realistic
4. Make sure it is a little complicated
1, 2, and 3
The feeling you get when something does not turn out as you expected it to
disappointment
Give an example of a "stop signal" or phrase
Chill out
calm down
it's not a big deal
...
Name the part of the brain in charge of THINKING
The Cortex
What is the E step
Explore Consequences
Your friends want to take money from your sisters piggy bank and pay it back later. Your sister is not home, what can you say to your friend?
-Assertive comment about not taking the money-
The feeling when you keep trying to do something but you just can't get it
Frustration
Name 2 ways you can calm down
Positive Self talk
Go for a walk
Talk to an adult
Name the part of the brain in charge of FEELING
The Amygdala
and the P step
Pick the best solution
Why is it important to be assertive
So people take us seriously, and so we are not too aggressive where we upset people
Understanding how another person is feeling or "walking in their shoes"
Empathy
Handling our emotions can help us ...
with our friendships and family relationships
be calmer
be focused
understand other perspectives
How can we help our brain when it is ready to "Flip its lid"
Calm down
positive self talk
use a signal
etc..
Why should our solutions be safe and respectful?
If not, they could cause another problem, or someone could get hurt.
There is a new person in your class, you want to get to know him better, what can you do?
Compliment them, ask them questions, face them, make eye contact, etc.