Emotions
Why are emotions important?
They tell us what's going on inside our head/body, they help us make decisions, they help to keep us safe, they help us to understand others.
ANT stands for...
Automatic Negative Thought
Name a coping skill that you can practice outside
Going for a walk, exercising, swimming, etc.
I'm so bad at this
Thought
How do cows and horses sleep?
Standing up
You might feel this way if you have a new/substitute teacher at school.
Nervous OR Excited
Can we control whether ANTs enter our brain?
No - they are AUTOMATIC meaning we cannot control whether they happen or not, BUT we can challenge them and control how we react to them.
Name a coping skill that you can use when you're angry.
Scream into a pillow, exercise, cuddle with a pet, etc.
Nauseous/nauseated
BONUS POINTS
YOU GET AN EXTRA 100 POINTS
You might feel this way if someone in your class invited everyone but you to their birthday party.
Sad OR left out OR angry
What are some ways that you can challenge/"squish" an ANT?
Asking whether it is actually true or false, seeing if you are jumping to any conclusions, reminding yourself of the facts/alternative explanations
Name a coping skill that you use often.
Reading, watching TV, playing with pets, etc.
Excited
Emotion
Who is the top scare monster at Monster, Inc.?
Sully
Describe what feeling "calm" means to you.
Peaceful, relaxed, regular breathing/heart rate, focused
BONUS POINTS
YOU GET AN EXTRA 100 POINTS
Name a coping skill that's challenging for you.
Deep breaths, challenging my ANTs, taking a break, etc.
Nobody likes me.
Thought
What Disney princess does not have a Mother or Step-Mother in the movie, but does have a Father?
Jasmine (Aladdin)
How can you tell what someone is feeling?
Looking at their facial expression/body language, listening to their words/tone of voice
What kind of ANT is it when you are making assumptions about what someone else is thinking?
Mind-reading.
Why do we use coping skills?
To help us feel better/cope with negative feelings, experiences, or sensations.
Tingly
Sensation
What color is the first color that a baby can see?
Red