Emotion Regulation
Name two physical activities that can help regulate intense emotions.
Examples: running, yoga, dancing, deep breathing
What is mindfulness?
Fill in the blank The A-B-C System of behavior helps us identify triggers and outcomes that influence behavior. It stands for Activating Event, Behavior, and _____.
Consequences
How do emotions help us?
They are clues!
What are two physical signs that you may be emotionally overwhelmed?
(Examples: rapid heartbeat, sweating, shaking)
What is a grounding coping skills that involves inhaling, holding, and exhaling?
Deep breathing
What’s one benefit of having a strong support network?
(Examples: emotional validation, practical advice)
True/False: There are bad emotions.
False
What is a healthy way to express anger without hurting yourself or others?
(Examples: deep breathing, journaling, talking it out)
Describe a time when you might use deep breathing to calm down.
Example: When I'm mad
What’s an example of reframing a negative thought into a positive one?
Example: "I failed the test" → "I learned what I need to work on next time"
What's your go-to coping skill?
Example: deep breathing
What is a helpful mantra or phrase you can use when you feel anxious?
(Example: "This feeling is temporary.")
Why is mindfulness helpful?
Example: Helps reduce worrying about the future or ruminating on the past
If you feel stuck in a cycle of negative emotions, what’s one cognitive strategy to help shift your mindset?
(Examples: challenging automatic thoughts, finding evidence against negative beliefs)
True/false: Mindfulness is a skill that needs the be practiced.
True!
Name one healthy distraction you can use when you need to temporarily step away from a difficult emotion
(Examples: watching a movie, reading, exercising)
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Gradually tensing and releasing muscles
True/False: I cannot make friends in the hospital/
False
What’s an example of a self-soothing technique you can use when feeling overwhelmed?
(Examples: listening to music, holding something soft, taking a warm bath)