đ¤ Triggers
Something that causes a strong emotional reaction
a trigger
The first step in StopâThinkâChoose
Stop
A coping skill that helps calm your body
deep breathing
Name a feeling besides anger
sad / anxious / happy
Someone insults you. Whatâs a coping skill?
ignore / walk away / self-talk
Name one common trigger for teens
peer conflict / school stress / family issues
Why is âThinkâ important?
to consider consequences
Name a distraction coping skill
listening to music / drawing / walking
True or False: All emotions are bad
False
You feel overwhelmed in class. Whatâs a coping skill?
deep breathing / ask for help
True or False: Triggers are always avoidable
False
What happens if you skip âStopâ?
impulsive decisions
This skill involves changing negative thoughts
positive self-talk
What emotion might someone feel when ignored?
hurt / angry / sad
A friend betrays you. Whatâs a coping skill?
talk it out / take space
What should you do first when you notice a trigger?
pause and identify the feeling
Give an example of a good âChooseâ
walking away / using coping skills
A coping skill you can use in public without others noticing
grounding / counting / breathing
Why is it important to name your emotions?
to understand and manage them
Youâre very angry at home. Whatâs a coping skill?
take a break / calm down first
Give an example of a hidden trigger
past trauma / feeling ignored / tone of voice
This step helps you stay in control of your actions
Stop
When should you use coping skills
before, during, and after stress
What is a healthy way to express anger?
talking it out / journaling / exercise
You want to react aggressively. Whatâs a coping skill?
StopâThinkâChoose