Feelings
This emotion often shows up when we think something bad might happen.
What is anxiety?
Taking slow deep breaths is an example of this.
What is a coping skill?
This means telling people what you need respectfully.
What is communication?
Your friend doesn't text back right away and you assume they're mad.
What is jumping to conclusions?
If stress had a warning label, what might it say?
If you used words beginning with the letters R S T L N E congrats!! plus 100 points!!!
if you used any words starting with K T M W minus 100 points.. womp womp
This emotion often makes people want to isolate or stay in bed.
What is sadness?
Looking around the room and naming things you see is called this.
What is grounding?
This is something healthy relationships need.
What are boundaries?
You are nervous about something but do it anyway.
What is courage?
Name something people do to relax.
If you said anything about cats.. extra 200 points
If you said anything about dogs.. minus 100
This emotion often shows up when we feel treated unfairly.
What is anger?
Talking to someone you trust can help with this.
What is coping with stress or emotions?
Listening without interrupting, head nodding is an example of this.
What is active listening?
You are upset and take a walk instead of arguing.
What is using a coping skill?
What is one thing that helps you feel calm?
Emotions are not always this.
What are facts?
Name one thing you can do when feeling overwhelmed.
(Many possible answers)
Name one quality of a healthy relationship.
Trust, honesty, respect, support, communication, etc.
You cannot change a situation, but you choose to deal with it.
What is acceptance?
If your mood were a weather forecast today, what would it be?
If you said sunny with a chance of meatballs.. extra 300 points!
Name one healthy way to cope with a difficult emotion.
(Examples: talking, walking, journaling, deep breathing, music)
True or False: Coping skills make problems disappear.
What is False?... What do they do?
What should you do if someone crosses one of your boundaries?
Communicate it, reinforce the boundary, seek support, etc.
Name a healthy response when you are angry.
Walking away, breathing, talking calmly, journaling, etc.
What is one piece of advice you would give someone having a hard day?
"Eeyore never pretended to be happy, and his friends never asked him to. They just kept inviting him along." Not sure how this is advice, but I like this.