Emotional Awareness
You feel frustrated, your fists are tight, and you want to yell. What emotion might you be feeling?
Anger or frustration
Taking slow breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth is called this coping skill.
Deep breathing
Experts recommend school-age children get about this many hours of sleep per night.
8–10 hours
Statements that begin with “I feel…” and explain emotions are called this type of statement.
I-statements
The first step in problem solving is identifying the ______.
Problem
Name two physical signs your body might show when you're anxious.
Fast heart, sweating, stomach ache, shaking, etc
Naming 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste is a grounding exercise called this.
5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique
The body system strengthened by running, sports, and physical activity is the ______ system.
Cardiovascular system
Listening carefully, making eye contact, and responding appropriately is called this skill.
Active listening
Thinking of several possible ways to solve a problem is called this step.
Brainstorming
Why is it helpful to identify your emotions before reacting?
Helps you make better choices, communicate feelings, and use coping skills
Briefly leaving a stressful situation to calm down is called taking a ______.
Break
Drinking enough water helps prevent this common physical feeling that can make people irritable or tired.
Dehydration
Clearly expressing needs or boundaries in a respectful way is called this communication style.
Assertive communication
Considering the positive and negative results of a decision means weighing the ______.
Pros and cons
What is the difference between reacting and responding to emotions?
Reacting is impulsive; responding is thoughtful and controlled
This coping strategy focuses attention on the present moment without judging thoughts or feelings.
Mindfulness
The hormone released during stress that increases heart rate and alertness is called this.
Cortisol
Interrupting, yelling, or insulting during a disagreement is an example of this type of communication.
Aggressive communication
Trying a chosen solution to see if it works is called ______ the solution.
Implementing
This survival response activates when the body senses danger and prepares to protect itself.
Fight or flight
Progressively tightening and relaxing muscle groups to reduce stress is called this technique.
Progressive muscle relaxation
This chemical released during exercise helps improve mood and reduce pain.
Endorphins
Avoiding expressing feelings or needs to prevent conflict is called this communication style.
Passive communication
Looking back to see if the solution worked is called ______ the outcome.
Evaluating or reflecting