Emotions
Scenario: You walk into a room and everyone suddenly stops talking and looks at you.
What might you feel?
Embarrassed, nervous, anxious, scared, on edge
Crying means you're weak.
False (Crying is a healthy way to express emotions.)
You might feel this emotion when something is difficult, doesn’t go the way you expected, or keeps stopping you from reaching a goal. It can make you feel upset, annoyed, stuck, or like giving up.
Frustrated
What is a coping skill?
Strategies to use to help manage emotions, positively and effectively.
What is a male duck called?
A drake
Scenario: Someone has something you want
What might you feel?
Jealous, frustrated
Ignoring your feelings will make them go away.
False (Feelings often build up if not addressed.)
You might feel this emotion when you're feeling happy, energized, and full of anticipation about something that is happening or about to happen.
Excited
What are some of your favorite coping skills?
Thank you for sharing!
People from which country brought domestic cats to the United States?
England
Scenario: There is no one to talk with.
What might you feel?
Lonely, bored
We all express emotions in the same way.
False! The way we express emotions are unique to each person.
You might feel this emotion when you feel bad about something you did or said.
Guilt, ashamed
Discuss a time you used a coping skill and it helped you.
Thank you for sharing!
How do sea otters keep from drifting apart while they sleep?
They hold hands
Scenario: You see someone you're close with being picked on/harassed.
What might you feel?
Protective, angry, upset, worried
You can feel two or more emotions as once.
True! You can feel scared and excited about going on a rollercoaster.
You might feel this emotion when you're feeling nervous about something that has or hasn't happened yet.
Nervous, anxious
Name a relaxation skill you might use when you're feeling frustrated.
Deep breathing, distraction, walk away
How many facial expressions can a horse make?
17!
Scenario: Your best friend tells everyone your secret, and now people are whispering about you.
What might you feel?
betrayed, embarrassed, angry, hurt
You can always tell what someone’s feeling just by looking at them.
False (Sometimes people hide their emotions.)
You might feel this emotion when you’re happy something bad didn’t happen.
Relief
Why are coping skills important?
They teach us how to deal with difficult situations and help us learn to respond in healthy ways that do not harm ourselves or others.
What percentage of their lives do cats spend sleeping?