Emotional Alignment
Sometimes people say “I’m fine” but feel something else inside. Name one feeling that might be hidden.
Sad, worried, or angry?
What emotion might make your stomach feel twisty?
nervous
Name one thing you can do to calm your body.
deep breathing / hugging something / stretching
In Survival Mode, what is the first thing you do when night is coming?
find shelter or stay safe
In Creative Mode, you can build anything you want. In real life, what is something you want to build more of?
trust / confidence / friendships / calm
Name two emotions that can happen at the same time.
Happy and nervous
What emotion might make your fists clench?
anger
Name two coping skills that could help at school.
breathing and asking for help
In Survival Mode, running out without armor is risky. In real life, what’s your “armor”?
Coping skills or tools
In Creative Mode, you don’t lose hearts. In real life, what helps you feel emotionally safe?
support from parents
When your face shows a smile but your body feels tight, what might that mean?
my outside doesn’t match my inside
What emotion might make your body feel heavy or tired?
sad
Name one coping skill that helps when feelings are fast and big.
slow breathing / grounding
When mobs show up all at once, what’s a smart Survival Mode move?
pause, block or move away?
In Creative Mode, you can fly. In real life, what helps you “rise above” frustration?
taking a pause, breathing, or walking away?
Name three emotions someone might feel when they don’t want to upset others.
worried, pressured, and uncomfortable
If your heart is racing and breathing is fast, what emotion might that be?
anxiety or fear
Name two coping skills that help when feelings last a long time.
journaling and talking to someone
In Survival Mode, you can’t rush building a house. In real life, what also takes time to build?
trust
In Creative Mode, you can fix mistakes instantly. In real life, how do you fix a mistake?
apologzing and trying again
Why is it important to notice when your inside feelings don’t match your outside behavior?
so I can understand myself and take care of my feelings
Why is it helpful to notice body signals early?
so I can help myself before feelings get too big
Why is practicing coping skills when you’re calm important?
so they’re easier to use when things get hard
If you ignore hunger in Survival Mode, your health drops. In real life, what happens when you ignore feelings?
build up and explode later
In Creative Mode, you choose what blocks to use. In real life, what choices help you build trust?
honesty, following rules, and asking for help