Name That Emotion!
When experiencing this emotion you might yell, hit, throw things, or say something mean to someone
Anger
True or False: Having uncomfortable emotions is a common thing that everyone experiences
True
True or False: Deep breathing is a type of coping skill
True
True or False: Emotions affect people of all ages
True
True or False: Feeling hungry is not a trigger for big emotions
False
When experiencing this emotion, you might cry or withdraw from others
Sad or hurt
True or False: You should just be able to get over difficult emotions
False
True or False: Getting regular exercise does not help people cope with managing big emotions
False
True or False: It is ok to talk to people you trust about your problems
True
True or False: It is important to be kind to yourself
True
When experiencing this emotion you might smile, laugh, jump up and down
Happy or excited
Free Space: Name one thing you are excited about
Can be anything!
True or False: Getting enough sleep can help you manage your emotions
True
True or False: If someone says something about you (positive or negative) that makes it true
False
True or False: Thinking about difficult experiences in the past can be a trigger for big emotions like anger and sadness
True
When experiencing this emotion you might run away, hide, or freeze in place
Afraid
True or False: If you let people see your emotions, you are not strong
False
True or False: Walking away is not a coping skill
False
Free Space: Name three things you like about yourself
Can be anything!
True or False: Feeling stressed all the time is not a sign you are having a hard time managing emotions
False
When experiencing this emotion you might feel badly about something you have done
Guilt
True or False: Having supportive people in your life can help you manage big emotions
True
True or False: Engaging in hobbies like creating art, reading, and collecting things is an effective coping skill for some people
True
True or False: It is not helpful to know what happened right before a big emotion to begin understanding your triggers
False
Free Space: Name one thing you are worried about
Remember, it is ok to talk to someone safe and you trust about these things