Name That Emotion
When you get to dine at your favorite restaurant with your favorite people, you may feel....
What is happy or content?
Turning your full body and head towards a speaking person, making eye contact, nodding or audibly agreeing during a conversation- these behaviors are an indication that you are engaged in.....
Your sister tried to talk to you about something that you're not sure how you feel about. You don't know how to answer her question and you're feeling a little anxious and this makes you frustrated, so you snap at her and say something out of anger. What is another way that you can handle this situation?
What is communicating verbally that I'm not sure, taking a deep breath or saying I can't really answer that right now.
You're heading to the car and another person who seems to be in a hurry bumps into you quite roughly without saying excuse me or apologizing. You're agitated so you should....
What is let it go and move on with your day unless it becomes a pattern.
You're talking with your friend and you tell her you want to tell her something but don't want to be judged. You tell your friend and she doesn't say it out loud but she rolls her eyes and folds her arms while shaking her head at you. You feel ashamed now because...?
What is nonverbal cues can speak louder than words. Your friend clearly communicated to you how she felt.
Nonverbal communication makes up over 70% of all of our interpersonal communication with other people. What we don't say out loud can still be very clearly understood through out actions and cues.
You just found out you won concert tickets to see your favorite musician of all time, with front row seats, so you can look them in the eye and rock out with them personally!! You might be feeling?
What is excited?
You're trying to get your parent's attention because you need to discuss something important, but they won't get off their phone, look at you or even pretend they are listening. You fold your arms, turn away and begin to tap your foot and furrow your brows which shows classic signs that you're....
What is irritated/defensive/annoyed/angry/impatient
You're feeling angry that you don't have much control over your life right now and your parents just don't understand. How can you handle bringing up this issue so that you don't come across rude or blow up at them?
What is using an I statement, what is taking time to practice or write down how I feel first, what is avoiding blame and focusing on concerns and solutions.
You're in line at Chipotle and someone cuts you in line, while talking on their phone. You're not invisible right? You should?
Say, excuse me, please (with a smile) I was in line after (them: describe the person ahead of you).
**What if they wont move or they argue or try to escalate with me? Remove yourself from the situation or let it go. No burrito is worth your peace. You can always be the better person and still get the burrito.
You want to spend time with your loved one but their idea of spending time together is going to a movie where you can't talk or engage much because all the attention is on the screen. When it is over you both just go back home. You don't feel like you really connected at all. You should...
What is Express your need to spend quality time with your loved one and take turns making suggestions for activities that will allow more interaction and engagement so that connection can occur.
Your best friend just won an essay contest for an essay she complained about and barely put effort into doing. You worked incredibly hard and were thoughtful and really wanted to win, so you might be feeling.....
What is disappointed (We will also accept jealous)
You hear your parent loudly slam a door as they exit their bedroom, you hear dinner plates clanging loudly and cabinets being loudly opened and closed. This parent is communicating without saying it that they're...
What is angry
You've been arguing for hours and you're so upset that you just want to yell and scream at the top of your lungs and maybe even call someone names. How can you de-escalate yourself appropriately so you can calm down?
You're out with your friends and things are going the way you had hoped they would. The group wants to do things you're not super interested in, and your suggestions are getting shut down. At this point you're not sure you even want to still hang out. You should...
What is explore the true cause of my irritation in this moment, is there something else going on that you haven't been able to talk about with your friends
You feel hurt by something someone you love and trust did but you don't know what to say or how to bring it up. You should?
What is write a letter to organize your thoughts and determine how you feel and what you want to say. Ask for their full attention to talk with them about something important to you. Use I statements and express the feelings you've identified through your writing.
Your sister borrows your favorite necklace without asking, and then she accidentally gets it caught on something and it breaks. She doesn't tell you it happened, she puts it back and pretends it never happened. You just found out and now you're feeling quite...
What is angry or mad.
You're crying, your head is down, your face is frowning and you're creating distance between yourself and any other person. To anyone looking you would be communicating....
What is being sad/upset/withdrawn/isolated
You just found out you failed your final exam and you have to give the bad news to your parents. You're feeling nervous, fidgety and anxious. What can you do?
What is use a stress ball, take deep breaths, butterfly hug, 555 rule.
Your parent blames you for something that you didn't do and they're blatantly rude about it, yelling at you and punishing you for it. You're not being heard and you feel like you could just explode. You should...
What is let your parent finish their sentence and then explain that you are not at fault and provide evidence to support your position in a respectful way. Use an I statement to explain how upsetting this interaction was.
You did something wrong and hurtful and you feel like you won't ever be forgiven but you want to show that you're truly sorry.
What is use actions versus words to convey that you are sorry. Take accountability for your actions and refrain from becoming defensive. Validate and empathize with the feelings of those you hurt by acknowledging what they may feel and by mentally placing yourself in their shoes.
Your teacher explains that you have a test tomorrow and you know you wont be able to study because your parents have been constantly arguing and it's been difficult for you to study because you're worried they might get a divorce soon. You know if you don't pass this test, you might get a failing grade on your midterm report. You might be feeling....
What is worried/scared/anxious/disappointed
Your parent comes home, but they don't acknowledge you or even say hello. They don't ask you about your day, or show you any affection. They eat dinner in silence and then head to bed. To you, it seems like your parent is communicating...
What is they're ignoring me, or uninterested in me.
Lately you've been feeling a ton of wild and unpredictable emotions and you don't feel like you know how to find a way to say them or communicate them to anyone and they feel like they are consuming you inside. What should you do?
What is journaling to get feelings out of the mind and body?
Your parents are not getting along and they keep using one on one time with you to try to get you to take their side, but you just want to be left out of it and feel free to form and hold your own opinions. You should...
What is Verbally say aloud that you love both of your parents equally and do not wish to be put in a position where you have to take sides in their adult conflict because it is not your battle. Explain using an I statement that this is upsetting for you.
You need to have an important conversation with your friend about something they did that offended you but every time you try to bring it up, they get defensive and try to point out what you've done in the past to offend them. You should...
What is use an I statement to avoid blaming or shaming so that your friend doesn't automatically become defensive. (I felt very offended by the comment made about my new hair color. It made me feel insecure.) versus (You made me feel so insecure when you said my hair looked like I lost a fight with Crayola! You're always saying crappy things about me.)
Ignore any attempts to redirect the issue back to your actions and stay firm in your position to discuss your concerns.