Name That Feeling
True or False
Which coping skills should I use?
Communication
100

Challenge yourself to find more then 1 word for this picture

Joy, Happiness, Interested, Playful, Hopeful

100

I said something mean when I was mad and I'm calm now, but I don't need to say sorry. 

False

What should you do instead?

100

I'm crying really hard, I need help, but no one can understand me when I'm this upset.

Deep breaths, calm down, collect your thoughts, ask for time alone, try to ask for help when your calm

100

What is the key or something very important to communication?

Listening

200

Describe this feeling using more than one word

sad, bored, unhappy, ignored, guilty, lonely, alone, upset

200

I'm feeling lonely and miss spending time with my sister. I should go ask her to spend time with me.

True, why not go suggest sometime together if you miss her

200

I was watching TV and my mom asked me to turn it off because I've had too much electronic time. BUT I'M SO BORED!

Find something else to do, go outside, play a game, do a puzzle, do a craft, play with a bike or ball, hula hoop, blow bubbles.

200

Fill in the blank: "I notice, I feel, I ______"

Give an example of how to use this!

"I notice, I feel, I can!" 

I notice my heart beating fast and my face feels hot, I feel annoyed and worried, I can take a deep breath and go smell something nice.

300

Describe this feeling using more than one word

Disgust, disappointed, hesitant, judgmental, annoyed, irritated

300

My brother saw me break a glass and is going to tell on me. I should lie and say I didn't do it!

False

What should you do instead?

300
My sister hit me first and I'm mad! I shouldn't hit her back but what can I do instead?

Stress ball, deep breaths, calm down, talk about it with an adult, use words and tell her that wasn't nice, hit a pillow, squeeze a pillow, tension release. 

300

What is a boundary?

Personal boundaries are the limits and rules we set in a relationship to define what is acceptable, and what is not.

400

Describe this feeling using more than 1 word

scared, fearful, humiliated, worthless, insecure, anxious 

400

I woke up in a bad mood, and really don't want to talk to anyone. I think I should stay in my room until I calm down, breath and find something else to do. 

True

Staying in your room and calming down when your feeling irritable is a good way to make sure your not taking your anger out on someone else

400

It's been such a fun day! I can't stop laughing and giggling. My parent's said it's time to calm down and go to bed. But, I'VE GOT A CASE OF THE SILLIES! What should I do?

Breath, start relaxing, lay down, start relaxing different parts of your body from head to toe. It's great to have fun but you have to know when it's time to rest. 

400

Provide an example of an I statement and how they help during conversations.

“I feel EMOTION WORD when EXPLAINATION. Could you please _____."

When a person feels that they are being blamed—whether rightly or wrongly—it’s common that they respond with defensiveness. “I” statements are a simple way of speaking that will help your clients avoid this trap by reducing feelings of blame. A good “I” statement takes responsibility for one’s own feelings, while tactfully describing a problem. 

500

Describe this feeling using more then 1 word

mad, frustrated, furious, irritated, withdrawn, jealous, agitated 

500

My Brother is climbing up on the counter and is going to fall. But I'm not going to tell because I don't want to tattle. 

False!

This is dangerous, tell someone!

500

It's the first day of school and I'm nervous, anxious, and scared. What if no one likes me? What if my friends aren't in my class? 

Replace negative self talk with positives, breath, be open to change, be ready to make friends, talk to a parent or friend if your worried. 

500

What impacts your mood and communication with others?

-basic needs

-environment

-stressors 

-others?