Stress
Name one thing you can do in under 2 minutes to reduce stress
(Open answer) Deep breathing, stretching, music
True or false: Anxiety always means something bad will happen
Name one physical sign that anger is showing up
Name one thing that can help when you feel sad
Talking to a friend, listening to music, journaling, etc
Name one feeling that often shows up during conflict
frustration, sadness, anger, hurt, etc
What is one sign your body gives you when stress is building?
Headache, tension, racing thoughts, etc
5-4-3-2-1, eating sour candy, grounding through touch
Is anger a bad emotion? Why or why not?
No, anger is a signal, not a problem
True or false: crying can be a healthy coping skill
True
True or false: avoiding conflict always makes things better
False
This coping skill involves changing how you talk to yourself about stress
Cognitive reframing/positive self-talk
What happens to your breathing when you are anxious?
It gets faster/more shallow
What's a safe way to release anger?
Exercise, yelling into a pillow, ripping paper, etc
This coping skill involves doing something even when you don't feel like it
Behavioral activation, opposite action
This communication skill uses "I" instead of "you"
I statements
Name a healthy way to release stress physically
Walking, exercising, dancing, stretching, etc
This coping skill helps you face anxiety instead of avoiding it
This skill involves taking space before responding
time out, pause, cooling off, etc
What is one way to show yourself compassion when you feel sad?
Kind self-talk, rest, lowering expectations, self care, etc
What is one sign that a conversation needs a break?
Yelling, shutting down, insults, etc
What's one boundary you could set to reduce stress this week?
Saying no, limiting screen time, taking breaks, asking for help, etc
What is a more balanced thought for "I can't handle this"?
"This is hard, but I've handled hard things before"
Finish this sentence: "anger is often covering up ______"
Hurt, fear, sadness, etc
What is the difference between feeling sad and being depressed?
Sadness is a normal, temporary emotion from life events; depression is a persistent low mood which disrupts daily life
What is one goal of healthy conflict?
Understanding, compromise, repair, etc