Stress & Anxiety
What emotion might the family feel when they discover dinosaurs outside their neighborhood?
Fear or anxiety.
Which two adults in the Platt family experience relationship conflict?
Denise and Greg
Which character bullies Brian?
Kaden.
What major loss does Jeannette experience in the movie?
Her parents are killed by dinosaurs.
What does resilience mean?
The ability to adapt and keep going through difficult situations.
Name one physical reaction a person might experience when they are frightened.
Sweating, a racing heart, shaking, or tense muscles.
What is one problem that creates tension between Denise and Greg?
They hide important information from each other, including Greg's job loss and Denise's writing.
Name one feeling a person might experience when they are bullied.
Fear, sadness, embarrassment, anger, or loneliness.
Name one emotion a person might experience after losing someone they love.
Sadness, anger, shock, confusion, or loneliness.
Name one way the Platt family works together to survive.
They protect one another, search for their children, and work together to find a way home.
What is one healthy coping skill someone could use when feeling overwhelmed?
Slow breathing, grounding, or taking a moment to pause.
What communication skill could help Denise and Greg resolve disagreements?
Honest, respectful communication and active listening.
What is one safe way to respond when someone is bullying you?
Set a boundary, seek help from a trusted person, or move to safety.
What is one helpful way to support someone who is grieving?
Listen without judging, offer companionship, and respect their feelings.
What does asking for help demonstrate?
Self-awareness and a willingness to use available support.
Why is it important to focus on one problem at a time during a crisis?
It can make the situation feel more manageable.
Why can keeping important problems secret create stress in a relationship?
It can damage trust and prevent people from working together.
Why is it important to take responsibility when your actions hurt someone?
It helps repair harm and rebuild trust.
Why might someone who has experienced a frightening event need extra emotional support?
They may feel overwhelmed, unsafe, or have difficulty processing what happened.
Denise takes action to warn others after returning to her own time. What positive skill does this demonstrate?
Problem-solving, planning, and taking responsibility.
How could the family help each other manage stress while trying to survive?
Communicate, share responsibilities, make plans, and offer emotional support.
What can people learn from the Platts about repairing relationships during difficult times?
Honest communication, cooperation, and showing care can help rebuild trust.
Kaden eventually stops attacking Brian after his younger brother pleads with him. What lesson can this teach about conflict?
People can reconsider their actions, and empathy can influence how they treat others.
What does the Platt family's decision to take Jeannette with them demonstrate?
Compassion, inclusion, and providing support to someone in need.
How can the lessons of the movie apply to everyday mental health?
We can build resilience by using healthy coping skills, communicating honestly, seeking support, and solving problems one step at a time.