Coping Strategies
What is the coping strategy we learned that involves naming your emotions?
Hint: We can use the emotion wheel to guide this strategy
Name it to tame it
What is emotional regulation?
The ability to process your emotions BEFORE acting on them
It is not about suppressing feelings, but rather understanding them and responding intentionally rather than reacting impulsively
Is there such thing as healthy stress?
In short bursts, stress is completely normal, and healthy.
What is self-esteem?
Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself and how much you value who you are.
What is the difference between a "growth mindset" and a "fixed mindset"
A fixed mindset says, "I can't do this, I'm just not good at it." A growth mindset says, "This is hard right now, but I can get better at it with practice and time.
What is the practice of paying attention to all of your senses and focusing on the present rather than worrying about the future or the past.
Mindfulnes
All emotions are okay, all _____ are not
Behaviours/actions
What purposes does stress serve? How does it help us?
What are signs someone has healthy self-esteem?
You feel proud of what you can do, accept your mistakes, and know you deserve to be treated with kindness.
If a friend tells you that you aren't good at a sport, how can you protect your self-esteem?
Remind yourself that one person's opinion does not define your worth. You can tell yourself, "I am practicing and doing my best, and that is what matters"
What is the 5,4,3,2,1 coping strategy?
5 things you see
4 things you can hear
3 things you can feel
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
What is the part of the brain called that acts as the "alarm bell," letting us know that something is wrong
Amygdala
When does stress become harmful?
stress becomes harmful when that alarm gets stuck in the "ON" position and refuses to turn off.
If the stress response (alarm system) stays on for days or weeks, your body gets very tired. It never gets a chance to rest and rebuild its energy.
Stress becomes harmful if it is prolonged, if it negatively impacts your quality of life, if it prevents you from completing daily tasks.
What are signs someone has low self-esteem?
You focus mostly on your mistakes, feel like you are not good enough, and worry a lot about what other people think of you
What is empathy and how do you show it to a classmate
Empathy is imagining yourself in someone else's shoes to understand how they feel. You can show it by listening to them without interrupting, or by offering comfort if they are having a bad day.
What is co-regulation?
When you are stressed, you can share your feelings with a safe/calm person. Someone using a calm tone, comforting body language, and empathy can help you process big feelings
What is the part of the brain called which acts as the "manager," helping us process our emotions and make healthy choices
The prefrontal cortex
Does everyone get stressed out by the same things?
No. Everyone experiences the world differently and someone may view certain things as stressful that other people do not find stressful at all.
Why is it important to have healthy self-esteem?
What is a "peer pressure" situation, and how can you handle it?
Peer pressure is when kids your age try to convince you to do something you know is wrong or unsafe. You can handle it by saying a firm "No, thanks," offering a safer alternative, or walking away to find other friends.
What is a coping strategy that involves getting you heart rate UP and getting you blood pumping
exercise
What are the three main purposes of emotions
Motivation to Take Action
Survival and Safety
Social Communication
What are some physical signs you may be experiencing stress?
Sweaty palms
Shakey
Fast heart rate
nauseous
It can look different for everyone! It is important you learn to identify your physical signs so you realize when your body may need some help calming down
What is the voice inside our head sometimes called when it is negative?
Why is it important that we help train our inner voice to be kind?
Inner critic
How do you tell someone they hurt your feelings without starting a fight?
Use an "I-Statement." For example: "I felt hurt when you laughed at my drawing because I worked really hard on it." This states your feelings without attacking the other person
Use a calm voice