Emotions in my Body
Why is it important to know how emotions feel in our bodies?
So we can better understand that we're having a big feeling and use a coping strategy
What is one way I can re-direct my thoughts when I have a big emotion?
MANY ANSWERS
Examples: talk to a friend, take deep breaths, focus on something else like a plane in the sky or a do walking by
What does "grounding" mean to you?
Share an emotion word for how you are feeling and look around the room, focusing on what you see, listen to the room and think about what you hear, and think about what emotion you feel after you've taken the time to ground yourself.
Is it the same emotion word?
Name someone you can trust with your feelings
Teacher, parent, friend, family member....
What is something I can do for self-care in my home?
Read, paint, draw, watch a television show, cook, do yoga, talk with parents, play a game, deep breathe, do some jumping jacks, mediatate
How does your body feel when you are happy?
NO WRONG ANSWER-examples: light, pain-free
What do you notice about your thoughts, feelings, and body when you can re-focus your thoughts?
NO WRONG ANSWER
Examples: clear-minded and easier to think, easier to make good choices
Things I can do to help me feel calm
I can.....
talk to a teacher, club staff, family member
What are three positive things you can say about yourself?
Examples:
good friend
good at writing
play sport well
What is something I can use to occupy my hands when my brain is really busy?
Fidget, play-doh, Rubix cube, etc.
How does your body feel when you are mad?
NO WRONG ANSWER
Examples: Heart beats fast, arms feel tingly, head feels heavy, face feels hot
Why do calming bottles help focus your attention on something other than what you are feeling?
Because it helps you to pause and watch the bubbles form in the bottle. IT helps make you feel calmer by re-focusing your attention on the bottle and bubbles rather than how you are feeling.
Name two coping strategies you can use in the moment when you are feeling a strong emotion
example: Deep breathing, thinking of something positive, something you are looking forward to
What is belly breathing?
Belly breathing is when you lie down and focus on a slow and intentional breath-watch your belly rise and fall by putting a ball or toy on your stomach without it falling
Name three things that make you feel better when you are upset
NO WRONG ANSWER
In what ways do you notice your body's reaction to an emotion is different from someone else's when they're:
Mad
Sad
Frustrated
NO WRONG ANSWER, please give examples.
It's important to pay attention to these body alerts. Body alerts let us know when we are starting to feel strong emotions and strong emotions can mean it's difficult to think clearly and make positive choices.
What are some ways we feel after we've watched the oil rise to the top?
We can use all of our energy to focus on being present in the moment while taking a deep breath in and a deep breath out.
Just focus on the bubbles floating up in your calming bottle.
Why is it important to use coping strategies when we feel emotions like anger, sadness, excitement, or worry?
Please answer with whatever feels right
Name three things from your self-care plan
EXAMPLES:
1. Get enough sleep
2. Eat healthy meals
3. Get enough exercise
How can you ask for help when you need it?
NO WRONG ANSWER
Ask a trusted adult, write a note, draw a picture
Why is it important to know how our emotions feel in our body AND what should you do if you notice strong emotions in your body?
It's important because it lets us know that we might need to do something to calm down or feel better.
Stop and take a deep breath, re-focus on an object, find a friend, or take a "time out" to calm down
What does it feel like to concentrate on your calming bottle (or anything that you can focus on) and be present?
Please give an detailed answer about what you feel
What are some ways you can use the self-care plan/I-can plans when you go to school, home, or the club?
Because when I feel a big emotion, I know I can think of what to do like talk with a teacher, club staff, a family member or a friend
How can you help a friend use a coping strategy when they are feeling strong emotions?
Example-
You can use a coping strategy you like and ask them to join you
What can you do when someone else's idea of self-care doesn't make sense to you?
Try it, you may like it
ask questions
Don't worry about what makes other's feel better if you know what makes you feel better for self-care