Name That Emotion
Triggers
True or False
General Coping Skills
Role Play
100

The feeling you get when something doesn’t go your way, and you want to yell or stomp

Anger 

100

The first step to handling a trigger is learning to ______ it.

What is recognize or identify it?

100

Its bad to feel angry

FALSE — All emotions are valid; anger can be healthy when expressed safely.

100
Name 3 negative coping skills.
Self-harm, substance abuse, withdraw/isolation, fighting, bottling feelings up, and many more
100

You studied hard for a test but still got a bad grade. What do you do or say to yourself next?

I am dissappointed that I failed, but if i study extra next time or get additional help from my teacher, I know I will do better. 

200

You might feel this when you lose something or someone important.

Sadness

200

Saying to yourself, “This feeling will pass,” or "I am strong and confident" is using this coping strategy.

positive self-talk

200

You can feel more than one emotion at the same time

True-people often experience mixed emotions

200
Name 3 positive coping skills.
exercise, art activities, talking to a friend, participating in leisure, and many more!
200

You don’t get invited to hang out. Your initial thought is, "They must not like me" How can you make this positive? 

“Maybe they just forgot or already had plans.”

“It doesn’t mean they don’t like me — I can still make plans another time.”

“I can use this time to do something I enjoy.”

300

When your heart races, palms sweat, and you can’t stop worrying.

Anxiety 

300

When you take a break before reacting, you’re using this skill.

What is pausing or taking space?

300

Ignoring your feelings makes them go away faster and helps you stay in control of your emotions. 

False- Holding emotions in can increase stress and lead to bigger outbursts later

300

This coping skill involves using movement like running, dancing, or yoga to release stress.

Excercise

300

A friend keeps interrupting you while you’re talking. How can you handle it respectfully?

I could talk to her privately, and express my emotions in "I" statement and express what I need. 

400

You feel this when you’re proud of yourself or someone else praises you.

Happy/Appreciated 
400

Sharing your feelings with someone you trust is this type of coping skill.

What is social support or communication?

400

Yelling or breaking things can help release anger safely

FALSE-It may feel relieving short-term but doesn’t solve the cause of anger.

400

The proper way to breathe is not with your chest but with your.....?

Diaphragm

400

A friend is upset and you don’t know what to say. How do you approach this situation? 

Hey, I noticed you were crying, is everything okay? Is there anything I can do to help? 

500

A mix of sadness and happiness at the same time—like when saying goodbye to someone you love.

Bittersweet 

500

These signs tell you that you been triggered by something. 

Physical signs (heart racing, body shaking, feeling hot, crying, ect.) 

500

Talking to someone about your feelings is a healthy coping skill.

True — Sharing can reduce stress and help you gain perspective.

500

Thinking of three things you’re thankful for every day is an example of this.

Gratitude

500

Someone spreads a rumor about you — how do you respond or set a boundary?

I know who I am, and one rumor doesn’t define me.” “I’m going to tell a teacher or counselor — this isn’t okay.” That’s not true, and I feel really hurts that people are saying it. Please stop spreading things that aren’t true.