Emotions and Feelings
This emotion often comes up when you are worried about something.
What is Anxiety?
If someone is talking to you and you want to show you’re listening, you should do this.
What is making eye contact or nodding head?
If you don’t know what decision to make, this is someone you can talk to for guidance.
Who is a trusted adult (teacher, counselor, parent)?
A good way to evaluate your progress and understand your strengths and weaknesses.
What is self-reflection?
deep breathing, taking a break, listening to music, using a stress ball or fidget toy, drawing, working out, dancing, talking to a friend, using positive self-talk
What is an example of a coping skill?
This emotion can happen when you lose something important or whens someone you care about leaves.
What is sadness or grief?
This is an important trait in a friend that involves showing understanding and care for others’ feelings. (putting yourself in someone else's shoes)
What is empathy?
If you fail at something but try again, this is an example of having a ___________ mindset.
What is a growth mindset?
This is a helpful practice that involves writing down your thoughts to understand your emotions better.
What is journaling?
Withdrawing from friends, bottling up feelings, and lashing out are examples of what type of coping strategies?
If you are feeling frustrated, it is important to use this type of breathing to calm yourself.
What is deep breathing?
You should use this skill if you’re feeling upset with a friend and need to talk it out calmly.
What is communication?
This is when you keep trying, even if something is hard, and you don’t give up.
What is perseverance?
After a mistake, instead of feeling bad, it’s important to think about this—what you can learn from the experience.
What is a reflection, lesson learning/ growth opportunity?
Talking to a trusted adult when you’re feeling overwhelmed is an example of this.
What is asking for help (seeking support)?
The thoughts, behaviors, and actions that individuals use to manage stressful or challenging situations
What are coping strategies?
If you see someone sitting alone at lunch, what can you do to show kindness?
What is invite them to join you and say hi?
This is a technique that helps you identify the best choice by writing down the pros and cons of each option.
What is making a pros and cons list?
This practice involves taking a step back to think about how your actions, words, and behaviors impact yourself and others.
What is self-awareness?
This is what you call noticing your feelings and thinking before you act.
What is self-control or emotional regulation?
This emotion often arises when you’re faced with something unexpected, like a surprise test or a sudden change in plans, and it can make you feel out of control or uneasy.
What is stress?
When resolving a conflict with a friend, it is important to do this to understand each other's perspectives.
What is active listening?
When you believe you can get better at something through effort and practice, you are displaying this quality, which is key to a growth mindset.
What is resilience, positivity, or endurance?
This word describes how you see and feel about yourself.
What is self-esteem?
This is a great way to cope with stress by focusing on positive things in your life.
What is gratitude?