What's the trigger
You studied hard for a test but got a bad grade. What emotion might this trigger?
What is frustration or disappointment?
Your face feels hot, your fists are clenched, and you feel like yelling.
What is anger?
A simple way to calm yourself when you feel overwhelmed is to take deep _______.
What are breaths?
"I’m bad at everything!" → Flip this to a positive thought.
"I might struggle with some things, but I’m good at other things too."
You get frustrated and yell at your best friend. What might happen next?
They might feel hurt or stop talking to you for a while.
Your friend cancels plans at the last minute, and you were really looking forward to it.
What is sadness or frustration?
Your heart is beating fast, your hands are sweaty, and you feel like running away.
What is anxiety?
When you feel angry, one way to cool down is to count to ____ before reacting.
What is ten?
"No one likes me!" → Flip this to a positive thought.
"Some people might not like me, but I have friends and family who care about me."
You feel anxious about a test and decide to take deep breaths instead of panicking. What might happen next?
You feel calmer and can focus better.
Your younger sibling keeps touching your stuff after you told them not to.
What is anger or irritation?
You feel tight in your chest, your eyes are watery, and you don’t want to talk to anyone.
What is sadness?
If you’re feeling anxious, squeezing a _______ can help release stress.
What is a stress ball?
"I’ll never get better at this!" → Flip this to a positive thought.
"With practice, I can improve over time."
You throw your video game controller when you lose. What might happen next?
It could break, and you might get in trouble.
You have to speak in front of the class, and your stomach feels weird.
What is anxiety or nervousness?
You feel embarrassed and don't want to be around anyone after you made a mistake.
What is shame?
A great way to express your emotions without words is through ______ (drawing, journaling, etc.).
What is art or writing?
You take a break when you feel really mad instead of yelling at someone. What might happen next?
You have time to cool down and can talk about the problem calmly.
You lost in a video game, and someone is teasing you about it.
What is frustration or embarrassment?
You feel like you want to scream or break something because things feel unfair.
What is frustration?
You use an "I feel" statement instead of shouting when you're upset with your parents. What might happen next?
They listen to how you feel, and you have a better conversation.