Trigger Talk
Something specific that sets off a feeling in you is called a?
What is a trigger?
: Tomorrow is Yoni's birthday party, and he can't stop smiling.
A: Excited
What number do we count to?
A: 10
True or false: anger is a bad feeling we should never have.
A: False. It's a useful signal
True or false: feelings come out of nowhere.
A: False. Every feeling has a cause
Name 2 common triggers.
A: Losing a game, being rushed, loud noises, someone touching your things...
Moshe's best friend moved away last week.
A: Sad
How many slow breaths do we take?
DAILY DOUBLE
A: 3
What feeling is like anger because it's uncomfortable but useful? ( Think about Food)
A: Hunger
In the domino chain, what knocked down the LAST domino?
A: The domino right before it
True or false: everyone has the same triggers.
A: False. Triggers are personal
Dovid has to read out loud in front of the whole class tomorrow, and his stomach feels funny.
A: Nervous
Name 4 delay tactics.
A: Count, breathe, water, squeeze and release, move, "I can decide later"
Name the 3 messages anger usually sends.
A: Unfair, Hurt, Blocked
Who can know for sure what you're feeling inside?
A: Only you
Where did the Chofetz Chaim go late at night to daven for help with anger?
A: To the Aron Kodesh in shul
Eli practiced his Chumash for weeks and got 100 on the test.
DAILY DOUBLE
A: Proud
What was the name we gave to the Volcano?
Someone makes fun of how you talk. Unfair, Hurt or Blocked?
A: Hurt
What do we call someone who traces a feeling back to its cause?
A: A feelings detective
Why is knowing your triggers ahead of time like having a map?
A: It helps you see what's coming before it catches you by surprise
Avi's friend got picked first for the team, and Avi wishes it was him.
A: Jealous
Do delay tactics make anger disappear? What DO they do?
A: No. They buy time so your thinking can catch up
What does "hangry" mean, and why is it a problem?
DAILY DOUBLE
A: Angry because you're hungry. It clouds clear thinking
In our acting game, what 2 things did the detectives have to guess?
A: The feeling AND its cause