Mind Over Matter
This is the internal dialogue we have with ourselves.
What is Self-Talk?
True or False? Anger is a positive emotion.
Having tense muscles is this kind of cue of anger.
What is a physical cue?
This is a common trigger for teens, unlike winning a game or playing with friends, that involves school.
What is academic pressure?
This writing practice is a healthy strategy for cooling down anger.
What is journaling?
This kind of self-talk increases confidence and resilience.
What is positive self-talk?
Guiding decisions and connecting us to others is the primary purpose of this.
Anger, frustration, and irritability are examples of what type of emotions.
Recognizing your triggers is important because it promotes self-control and leads to these.
What are healthier decisions?
Taking time to cool down is important because it prevents regret and protects these.
What are relationships?
The statement, "I always fail at this," is a statement of this kind of self-talk.
What is negative self-talk?
This is considered an unhealthy way to express emotions.
What is suppressing and ignoring feelings?
Escalation can cause this emotion to get worse.
These two activities are effective coping strategies for handling triggers.
What are mindfulness and exercise?
Journaling, deep breathing, and positive self-talk are all healthy signs of this process.
What is cooling down from anger?
Seeing stress as a challenge and opportunity to grow is having this kind of mindset.
What is a growth mindset?
This brain structure is involved in triggering emotional responses.
What is the amygdala?
Yelling at someone is this kind of anger cue.
This is an example of proactively planning for a trigger, rather than ignoring warning signs.
What is using self-talk and calming techniques?
This practice is a long-term skill that helps reduce intense emotions.
What are mindfulness and meditation?
The negative phrase, "This is too hard, I can't do it." can be re-framed as.
What is "I'll try even if it's hard"
This part of the brain helps to regulate and control emotions.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
A racing heart is a classic physical sign that you have been emotionally activated.
What is a sign of being triggered?
An example of this is the statement, "I always fail at this".
What is negative self-talk?
If a student feels embarrassed after being called out in class, this is a healthy plan of action.
What is taking deep breaths and/or having a private talk?