Emotions
The human expierence
Coping skills
More Coping
When things feel hard
100

Name 3 emotions

  • Happy
  • Sad
  • Angry
  • Anxious
  • Excited 
100

What helps confidence grow? 

  • Practice
  • Small successes
  • Supportive people
  • Trying again after failure
100

What helps people relax? 

  • Music
  • Deep breathing
  • Gaming
  • Walking
  • Quiet time
100
One coping skill you can do anywhere
  • Deep breathing
  • Grounding (5 senses)
  • Drinking water
  • Stretching
100

One thing you can do when a task feels too hard to start

  • Break it into a small step
  • Start for just 2 minutes
  • Write a simple first action
  • Ask for help 
200

What is an emotion?


  • A feeling in your body and mind
  • A reaction to something
200

What motivates people? 

  • Goals
  • Rewards
  • Encouragement
  • Fear of consequences
  • Passion
200

What are some anti-anxiety techniques? 

  • Slow breathing
  • Grounding
  • Positive self-talk
  • Naming objects in the room 
200

What helps in school or work when you are anxious? 

  • Taking short breaks
  • Writing lists
  • Asking for help
  • Breaking tasks into steps
200

What is a sign that something is feeling too hard

  • Avoiding it
  • Feeling stuck
  • Overthinking it
  • Wanting to shut down
300

What does anxiety feel like in the body? 

  • Fast heartbeat
  • Tight chest
  • Restlessness
  • Sweaty hands
300

What does overthinking feel like? 

  • Brain won’t shut off
  • Replaying conversations
  • Imagining worst-case scenarios
300

Name a coping skill for panic

  • Box breathing
  • Ice/cold water
  • 5-4-3-2-1 grounding
  • Slowing breathing intentionally
300

What helps in social situations when you are anxious? 

  • Preparing small talk
  • Listening instead of over-talking
  • Taking pauses
  • Having exit strategies
300

What is something to say to yourself when things feel hard?

  • “One step at a time”
  • “I don’t have to do it all now”
  • “Small progress still counts”
  • “I can pause and come back”
400

What are mixed emotions?

  • Feeling more than one emotion at once
  • Example: happy and nervous
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What makes people feel emotionally safe? 

  • Being listened to
  • No judgment
  • Predictability
  • Honesty
  • Feeling accepted
  • Boundaries
  • Trust
  • Validation
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What is a comfort activity?
  • Watching a favourite show
  • Reading
  • Gaming
  • Baking
400

What can someone do in a moment of crisis? 

  • Go to a safe space
  • Call/text support
  • Use grounding repeatedly
  • Focus only on breathing
400

What is a good thing to do if your brain feels overwhelmed?

  • Take a break
  • Do grounding
  • Change environments
  • Focus on one task only 
500

Can emotions be wrong?

  • No
  • They are all valid
  • But actions can be helpful or unhelpful
500

What is misunderstood about emotions? 

  • Emotions are not weakness
  • Anger can hide sadness
  • Anxiety is more than worrying
  • Feelings are temporary 
500

What is my favourite coping skill?

No wrong answers. 

  • Music
  • Sleep
  • Talking to someone
  • Walking
  • Deep breathing
  • Journaling
  • Gaming
  • Showering
  • Drawing
  • Watching comfort shows
500

What is the first step when feeling poorly emotionally? 

  • Pause
  • Notice how you feel
  • Stay safe
  • Do something grounding 
500

What is the most important thing to remember when things feel hard?

  • Hard feelings are temporary
  • You don’t have to do it alone
  • Small steps still matter
  • Rest is part of progress
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