Definitions
A positive emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, contentment, and satisfaction.
Happiness
I do not understand this job assignment at all. I feel ……
Confused
You may experience these body sensations when you are anxious.
Heart racing, shakiness, nausea, rapid thought pattern, etc.
Healthy coping skills are beneficial to your mental or physical health, while unhealthy ones are not.
Family members, friends, trusted adults, etc.
A state of feeling down, often accompanied by feelings of disappointment, grief, or hopelessness.
Sadness.
I am lying down, listening to my favorite song. Everything is peaceful and quiet. I feel……
Calm.
Most people go have these physical presentations when they are furious.
Red face, clenched jaw or fist, feeling hot, etc.
Name an example of an unhealthy coping skill.
Drinking, smoking, sleeping all day, self harm, etc.
Crying it out is a _______ coping skill. (healthy or unhealthy)
Healthy!!!!
An emotional state that can range from mild irritation to intense rage.
Anger.
I have to give a presentation in front of the entire class. My hands are shaking. I feel ….
Nervous
When experiencing sadness, you may notice...
Tightness in chest, frowning, "heartache," fatigue, etc.
Name an example of a positive coping skill.
Going for a walk, exercise, coloring, drawing, talking to a support person, etc.
You are feeling very overwhelmed and stressed, then a teacher tries to correct you in front of the whole class. What do you do?
COPING SKILL: take a deep breath, ask for a bathroom or water break, muscle relaxation
A primal emotion crucial for survival, triggering a fight-or-flight response.
Fear.
Leslie and I were supposed to go to the mall together, but she went with Susan instead. I feel ….
Hurt
Joy is visible by...
Discuss the main goal for a coping skill.
To reset your mind, help you ease your negative emotions, and be able to return to a calm state.
Give an example of progressive muscle relaxation.
Squeezing any muscle in your body for five to ten seconds, then relaxing it.
A strong emotion that involves being offended by something.
Disgust.
The teacher is talking about Japanese culture. I have always wanted to learn more about this subject.
Interested
Name three physical responses to stress.
Headaches, stomachaches, changes in sleep, irritability, isolation, etc.
List three coping skills for anxiety.
Journaling, deep breathing, 5 senses, eating sour candy, getting your physical body cool with cold water or an ice pack.
Why would sour candy or cold water work for coping with anxiety?
"shock the system," serves as a distractor/shock to our brain to be able to refocus and ground our thoughts