Emotions
What is another word for sad?
Examples: Down, depressed, discouraged, bummed, lonely, miserable
What is a coping skill?
An action you do to help you get through a difficult emotion.
Where are some places in your body that you can feel emotions?
Anywhere!
T/F - All emotions are okay to feel.
True
What does it mean to have conflict with someone?
When there is a disagreement or challenge between two or more people.
Jimmy was playing a game with some of his male classmates. He tried his best but lost the game. How do you think Jimmy feels?
Examples: Defeated, frustrated, insecure, down, angry, sad
When should you use a coping skill?
When your emotion is causing some suffering or when your emotion makes it hard for you to function and be kind to yourself and others
What does your body feel when it is sad?
Examples: crying, warm face, tight chest, sluggish
T/F - Thoughts and emotions are not connected at all.
False
What does it mean to take accountability for your actions?
To admit you are responsible for your behaviors. To admit when you are wrong.
What is anxiety?
What is a coping skill you can use for anger?
Examples: exercise, deep breathing, punching a pillow, journaling, talking it out, drinking water, listening to music
Examples: heart beats fast, fast breathing, tense muscles, stomach ache, head ache
T/F - Everyone struggles with mental health at some point in their life.
True
What does it mean to make a pros and cons list?
To list out the positives and negatives of a solution.
Name the five basic emotions.
Sad, mad, happy, calm, nervous
What is a coping skill for when you are sad?
Examples: journaling, listening to music, exercise, breathing, talking it out, crying
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
T/F - You need coping skills for happiness.
False
What emotional state is the best state to be in when solving a conflict well?
Calmness
What does it mean to feel insecure?
To feel unconfident or unsure in oneself; to not feel good enough
What is an unhealthy coping skill?
A coping skill that is harmful to yourself or others.
What can you do to relax your body when it is tense?
Examples: massage, yoga, breathing, take a shower, drink water, eat healthy food, take a walk
T/F - 80% of the time, your body feels emotions before your brain registers the emotion.
True!
What does it mean to de-escalate a situation?
To help calm down a situation so that everyone is safe and in control of their bodies.