Clenched fists, racing heart, feeling hot, and pacing could be a sign a person is experiencing what emotion?
Anger, frustration
True or False: I must be alone in a quiet space to use a coping skill.
False: Many coping skills can be used in the moment wherever you are.
True or False: I can change or improve my self-esteem.
True: Self-esteem can be strengthened and built like any other skill.
True or False: Positive and negative statements impact my brain the same.
False: Negative emotions generally involve more thinking, and the information is processed more thoroughly than positive ones (meaning negative info impacts our brains differently, and at times longer than positive info).
You tried something new.
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Name two anger triggers/warning sings.
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Name two ways you cope.
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True or False: Participating in an activity I am good at, adjusting my posture and listening to music that makes me feel powerful can improve my self-esteem.
True: Finding ways to feel successful can help boost self-esteem.
True or False: My thoughts affect how I feel and act.
True: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches us that how I think about myself and the situation affects how I feel and react to it.
When you felt anxious.
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Crying, isolating and feeling nervous could be a sign a person is experiencing what emotion?
Anxiety
True or False: Watching tv, scrolling my phone or playing a game are coping skills.
True: Watching tv, scrolling my phone or playing a game are "distraction" coping skills.
Fill in the blank: My self-esteem is the best when ______________.
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Write two positive affirmations about yourself.
I am __________.
I am __________.
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Name two sadness triggers/warning signs.
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Name the coping skill: Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, breathe out for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds.
Listing positive qualities and/or traits about myself is known as....
Positive Affirmations
Rewrite this statement into a positive/neutral thought:
"I can't believe I failed that test. I am so dumb, I'm never going to graduate."
"I didn't do as well as I hoped on that test but if I study more next time, I know I can do better."
When you felt surprised.
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Name two emotions you feel most often.
Are these emotions you want to continue to feel?
This type of coping skill engages a user's 5 senses to encourage them to be in the present moment.
Mindfulness/grounding
List 3 positive qualities/traits about yourself.
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Expressing good things from your day, or things you are thankful for is known as ________
Gratitude
When you felt proud of yourself.
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