Why am I so angry?
What are the 5 core emotions?
clue: think of the movie "Inside Out"
Anger, Sadness, Joy, Disgust (Shame), Fear
Anger is the emotion that can mask other emotions, in some ways it is the easiest to express and the hardest to control.
Name 1 thing important to you in a friend
-funny
-likes same things as me
-fun to be around
-good person
True or false, we can feel stress in many parts of our body?
True
*stress affects people differently, felt in different parts of the body, etc,
Name a type of smoothie that you might like to try and make yourself
*name any ingredients (ex. fruit, chocolate, etc.)
Name a phone number or online chat that you can go use to help you work out a problem or issue?
-Kids Help Phone (you can phone or go online during certain hours)
(see hand out)
You can ask questions or explain a problem or situation you are dealing with.
What picture did we use to talk about anger being at the surface and other emotions being below the surface?
Ice berg
What is one thing that would cause you to not be friends with someone?
examples
*sometimes the way someone acts or behaves is uncomfortable to be around
-bad attitude
-breaking the law
-disrespects adults, family, etc
Name 1-2 areas of the body you can feel stress in
Examples:
-head, neck, shoulders
-stomach
-legs
Name a type of smoothie that you might like to try and make yourself?
-fresh air, feels good
-lots of space to move
-more choices for being active (sports, skateboard, biking, etc.)
What are some of the reasons mental health is hard to talk about?
If you are feeling down a lot or not feeling in control a lot of the time you may be dealing with something bigger. There are people who are there to help teens who are going through all kinds of issues
What are 3 body cues that tell us we are getting angry or are angry?
-racing heart, sweaty palms, adrenaline/feeling anxious, headache, etc.
Name 2-3 ingredients that was on the sandwich your group built for the challenge
*name anything that was on the sandwich your group made
What are some negative emotions that can lead to feelings of stress?
-anxiety, worry
-anger, frustration
*Negative emotions are on a scale and can become bigger and lead to stress when we don't have helpful ways to deal with them.
Name something you like to do outside or to stay active
-biking, skateboarding
-hiking, nature
-sports
Name a local service that you can access for mental health concerns or to help problem solve an area of your life? (i.e. depression, school or family concerns, etc)
Front Door (walk-in support)- available at Langs and other Cambridge locations; main office is in Kitchener (see hand out).
This service can be used for many different reasons, you can talk to a person there to help you. Information available on the website. The hours for the clinic are listed on the hand out.
Who can we talk with when we may be feeling stuck in our anger or other negative emotions?
-name anyone that you trust at your school
-social worker
-family
-other adult
-friend
How is friendship like a sandwich?
-friendship happens in stages
-takes time for a friend to become a "good friend"
-certain "ingredients" you want and others you don't in a friendship
Name something you do to cope with or manage your stress levels
-go for a run, get outside
-hang out with friend
-play video games
-watch something funny
Name a healthy food that you are willing to eat more of or something you want to try
*name anything
Trying new foods can be intimidating but also a great experience!
What is an addiction? Give an example.
Things we turn to (alcohol, drugs, video games, food, etc.) when we need our problems "to go away" or when we feel we can't cope with the problems. It becomes an addiction when we start to "need" that substance or thing to feel better.
What is a healthy way that you can diffuse (bring down) angry feelings when they come up for you?
-take some deep breaths, go outside (for a run, walk, ride bike, etc.), write it out, talk it out, listen to music, punch a pillow, distract self with something
Name something that you enjoy doing with friends
Examples:
-video games
-riding bikes
-hanging out
True or false, unhealthy stress can become a cycle in our lives?
True
*if we don't have a way that helps us cope we can experience stress again and again
Name a place in the community that helps you stay active or healthy
-park
-community centre
-YMCA
-local pools
What is a service in Waterloo Region that helps teens (and their families) with all types of addictions?
This service also helps with youth justice (teens involved in criminal justice system)
-Ray of Hope (Kitchener)
Ray of Hope helps young people learn healthy alternatives and coping strategies so that they can live a life free from addiction.