Feeling Detective
Name 3 feelings besides happy, sad, and mad.
Frustrated, nervous, embarrassed, disappointed, worried, excited, jealous, lonely, confused.
Name two things your body might do when you're scared
Heart racing, seating, shaking, tense muscles, stomachache, fast breathing, feeling hot/cold
If 0=completely calm and 10= completed overwhelmed, what number would you give yourself right now?
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Show me how to take one slow belly breath.
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You lose a game you really wanted to win. What might you feel?
Disappointed, frustrated, angry, sad, embarrassed.
Someone keeps interrupting you while you're talking. Name two different feelings you might have.
Annoyed, frustrated, angry, embarrassed, disrespected.
Can you explain why two people might feel differently about the same situation?
Your heart starts beating fast. Does that automatically mean you are in danger?
No. Strong emotions, exercise, excitement, anxiety, and fear can make your heat beat faster.
Youre at a 3 out of 10 for anger. What would your body probably be doing?
A. Totally calm
B. Starting to feel a little tense or irritated
C. Completely out of control
B. Starting to feel a little tense or irritated
Give me:
5 things you can see...
4 things you can feel...
3 things you can hear...
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Bonus: When would grounding be useful
You are already frustrated and someone keeps asking you questions. You're at a 7/10. What should you NOT do?
Don't hit, push, threaten, yell at someone, or hurt yourself or another person.
Bonus: What can you do instead?
You're trying to do something, and it keeps going wrong. You're not super angry yet, but you're starting to get annoyed.
What feeling are you having.
Frustrated
Bonus: What can you do when feeling frustrated?
Why mgiht your body react like somthing is wrong even when youre are actaully safe?
Sometimes your body's alarm system gets confused and reacts to a reminder, strong feeling, or stressful situation like there is danger-even when you're safe.
What is the difference between being at a 4 angry and a 9 angry?
At a 4, you might be able to think, talk, and choose what to do. At a 9, it can be harder to think clearly and control your reactions.
Practice: Make your body super tense for 5 seconds.
Ready.......Squeeeze....! 1...2....3....4....5....
Now Release
Show me what it looks like when your are annoyed!
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Bonus: When was the last time you were annoyed.
Angry, Mad, Annoyed
Which is a clue your body is getting stressed?
A. Clenched fist
B. Relaxed Shoulders
C. Calm slow breathing
A. Clenched fist
Because you are able to thing and make choices that keep it from going up to 10.
You're frustrated and someone says "take a deep breath" You don't want to do it. Why should you do it anyways?
Because deep breaths calm your body down and makes it easier to think what to do next.
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Bonus: What could you do instead of arguing?
Can you act out "embarrassed" without saying the word?
Bonus: Tell us about a time you were embarrassed, how did you handle it?
Someone says somthing that annoys you. You notice your fist getting tight. What might your fist be telling you?
I'm getting angry/frustrated.
Bonus: Tell us about the last time you were angry and frustrated, what did you do?
Double Jeopardy!! Both Answer
Someone tells you that you can't do something you really wanted to do.
What number are you?
Bonus: why might two people have different numbers
Show me your Calmest face!
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If someone or something reminds you of something or someone scary that happened before, what is the best thing to do?
A. Keep it inside
B. Hit or Yell at the person
C. Notice what your are feeling and use a coping skill
D. Run away without telling anyone where you are going
C. Notice what your are feeling and use a coping skill
Bonus: What is your favorite coping skill?