Feelings Detective
True or False: You can feel two emotions at the same time
True!
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What coping skill helps you by moving your body?
Exercise, yoga, walking, stretching, dancing, etc!
Name one coping skill you could use if you feel annoyed by a sibling
Deep breathing, taking space, counting to 10
What was your favorite activity?
Thank you for sharing :)
Identify the Emotion: Downturned eyebrows, frowning, teary eyes
Sad
In CBT, what are the three parts that all connect and affect each other?
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
What is one coping skill you can use when you're feeling angry?
Deep breaths, squeezing a stress ball, taking a break!
True or False: It’s bad to feel frustrated with your family sometimes
False- it’s normal to have different feelings about people you care about
What is one "brave thing" you tried during therapy even though it felt hard?
Ex. Talking about feelings, trying a new coping skill, staying calm during a hard moment, practicing communication
Name two feelings that can happen when someone moves to a new school
EX. Nervous, lonely, excited, scared
If you think, "I'm going to fail," how might that thought make you feel?
Sad, nervous, frustrated, anxious, scared- multiple emotions!
Name two coping skills you can use if you're feeling overwhelmed with homework
Ex. Taking a short break, deep breathing, positive self-talk, asking for help, breaking it into smaller pieces
Name one positive way to spend time with your family that can help everyone feel closer
Ex. Eating a meal together, playing a game, going for a walk, having a movie night
True or False: You have to be perfect to make progress in therapy
False, definitely not!
If your stomach feels sick and your heart is beating fast, what feeling might you be experiencing?
Nervous, anxious, worried
True or False: Changing the way you think can sometimes change the way you feel
True!
Name a coping skill that you can use anywhere, even in class
Ex. Deep breathing, counting to 10 in your head, positive self-talk, grounding techniques
If you're feeling left out in your family (for example, if a sibling gets more attention), what is one healthy thing you can do?
Talk to a parent about how you feel, remind yourself of your own special qualities, ask for one-on-one time
Name one story, game, or tool we used to help you learn about feelings
Nice job!!!
When you feel proud, what might your body feel like?
Standing tall, smiling, feeling warm inside
What's one thing you can say to yourself to challenge an unhelpful thought?
Ex. What's another way to think about this?
True or False: Coping skills can make a big feeling go away completely right away
False- they help you manage your feelings, but big feelings sometimes take time
If you are feeling homesick or missing the way things used to be, what is something kind that you can say to yourself?
"It's okay to miss people and places," "I can make new good memories too," "I'm strong even when things change"
What is one thing you want to keep working on after therapy (temporarily) ends?
Great answer!