Feelings
Name three feelings
True or false: We cannot change our thoughts
False
What is a behavior?
A behavior is an action that someone does
Can a hippo run faster than a human?
Yes!
Change this statement so it is more realistic and positive:
I never get anything right!
Example answer:
Even though I messed up, I get lots of things right!
True or false: each emotion feels differently in our bodies
True
Someone didnt invite me to play during recess and I think to myself "I will never have any friends"
Is this a helpful or unhelpful thought? change the thought to be more helpful and true
If you feel mad at someone and you yell at that or slam the door, how may that person feel and react?
Name 1 bird that cannot fly
Ostrich, emu, penguin, kiwi
Change this statement so it is more realistic and positive:
I missed a goal and that's why my team lost the game.
Example answer:
Even though I missed a goal, the result of the game is not all my responsibility. There are lots of factors that go into whether a team wins or loses a game (ex: effort of players, weather, referee calls, etc.)
Describe how your body feels when you get angry
Fists clench, face turns red, tight muscles, fast heartbeat, sweating, frown, squinted eyes, etc.
What does it mean to think "flexibly" or "be flexible"?
Flexible thinking means: coming up with different solutions for a problem; being open to doing things differently; "going with the flow" or dealing with change appropriately; seeing a situation from another person's perspective, etc.
You are in a new class or summer group and you dont know many people. You are feeling shy and nervous. What can you do or say that would help you to meet others?
True
How many days are in a week?
7
Change this statement so it is more realistic and positive:
I got a D on my math test; I'm such a failure!
Example answer:
I didn't do my best on this test, but that doesn't mean I'm a failure. It's okay not to be great at everything. I will try and study more next time so I can do better!
Name three ways to let out your anger safely and appropriately
Deep breaths, punch pillow, squeeze soft object, talk about it, write out your feelings, draw a picture, rip plain paper, play with slime/clay/kinetic sand, exercise, meditate, etc.
True or false: thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected
True - changing one often changes the others; give an example of this for double the score!
Take three deep breaths using "square breathing" method (in for 4s, hold for 4s, out for 4s, hold for 4s)
What 2 colors can you mix together to make purple?
Blue and red
Change this statement so it is more realistic and positive:
I can't believe my friend didn't pick me first in PE. He must think I suck!
Example answer:
It's okay not to be picked first. Even if I'm not great at sports, I know my friend likes me for lots of reasons and doesn't think I suck.
Name 1 situation that causes you to feel anxious, how your body reacts and 1 coping skill that would help you feel better
Change this unhelpful thought to a more realistic and positive thought:
"I never do anything right"
Examples: "I made a mistake, but I can learn from it and do better next time"; "I am having a hard time with this, but there are lots of other things I am good at"; "It's okay not to be good at everything"
Name 1 of the coping skills we have learned in group and a time you remember using it.
What is the only animal that can't jump?
An elephant
Change this statement so it is more realistic and positive:
I heard my parents arguing last night. I bet they're angry because of something I did! Now they're going to split up and it's all my fault!
Example answer:
Adults disagree sometimes. If my parents were arguing, it doesn't mean it was about me or something I did, and it definitely doesn't mean they're splitting up. Maybe they just had to talk about things so they can make positive changes. If they were upset with me or were going to split up, they would talk with me about it.