Emotional Awareness/Recognition
What is emotional awareness?
Being able to recognize and understand your own emotions and what may be causing them
You're relaxed and talking with friends where might you be on the feelings thermometer?
Name 3 healthy coping strategies
deep breathing, exercise, journal, music, talking to someones, taking a break
Define empathy
your friend doesn't invite you to something and you feel left out, give an 'I statement you could use
I feel left out when I wasn't invited, and I wanted to talk to you about it...
Name 3 physical clues your body might give you when you're becoming anxious or overwhelmed
racing heart, tense muscles, sweating, shaky hands, stomachache, fast breathing
You're getting irritated because your group isn't listening to your ideas. Where might you be?
2-3
What's the difference between a coping strategy and simply avoiding a problem?
coping helps you regulate your emotions so you can eventually deal with the situation, avoidance ignores the problem
A classmate seems unusually quiet. Instead of assuming theyre angry with you, what could you do?
Ask if theyr'e ok
Someone makes a joke about you in front of other students. You're embarrassed and angry. What's one healthy response ?
Calm yourself first, then communicate that the comment bothered you
You studied hard but received a lower grade than expected. Name 3 different emotions you might experience
mad, frustrated, sad, disappointment
you're at a 3 and you notice your jaw tightening and your voice getting louder. What should you do do?
Recognize that your emotions are increasing and use a coping strategy before reacting
You're extremely nervous before giving a presentation. What are 2 strategies you can use?
slow breathing, positive self talk, grounding, practicing before hand
Your friend is upset about something you think isn't a big deal. How could you respond with empathy?
listen and acknowledge their feelings instead of dismissing them
During a group project another student takes over and wont listen to anyone else's ideas. How could you express your frustrations effectively?
I'm feeling frustrated because I don't feel like my ideas are being heard. Can you give everyone a chance to contribute?
Whats the difference between recognizing an emotion and regulating an emotion?
Recognizing means identifying what you're feeling.
Regulating means managing how you respond to that feeling.
Why is it easier to regulate an emotion at a 2 or 3 rather than a 5?
At lower levels, we usually have more control over our thinking our thinking and behavior
Your friend sends you a text that makes you angry. Why might you wait before responding be an emotional-regulation strategy?
it gives your emotions time to decrease so you can think before responding.
what is the difference between empathy and agreement?
you can understands someones feelings or perspective without agreeing with their opinion or behavior
You're angry and type a mean response in a group chat. Before pressing send, what three questions could you ask yourself?
is it true? is it necessary/helpful? Could this hurt someone or make the situation worse
Why might identifying the specific emotion you're experiencing help you handle a challenging situation?
Understanding the emotion and it's cause can help you choose an appropriate response or coping strategy
You're at a 4 during an argument. Give a strategy for getting yourself back towards a 2
pause the conversation, take slow breaths, walk away, get water, ground yourself
Why might one coping strategy work for one person but not another?
People experience and regulate emotions differently
Someone in your group isn't contributing much. Give 2 possible explanations besides "they're lazy".
they may be confused,nervous, overwhelmed
Someone spreads a rumor about you. You're at a 5 on your feelings thermometer. Explain what you should do before, during and after responding
1st Regulate your emotions, then address your situation calmly afterward, seek help from a trusted adult if the problem continues