Emotion Identification and Management
If you cannot see someone's face, you can read their...
Body Language!
What does someone who is angry look and sound like?
Deep and loud voice, screaming, tense muscles, furrowed eyebrows, scowl, etc.
What does someone who is sad look and sound like?
Crying, frowning, head down, covering face, hunched shoulders, slow walking pace, hiding, curled up in a corner, quiet, withdrawn, isolated, etc.
What does a confident person look like?
Smiling, good posture, strong voice, etc.
What does someone who is anxious look like?
Quiet, withdrawn, frowning, covering their face, isolated, chewing their fingernails or lip, fidgeting, etc.
What are the 3 parts of the face you are looking for when reading facial expressions?
Eyes, Eyebrows, Mouth
Anger is what kind of emotion?
A Secondary Emotion
True or False: It is okay to cry when you are sad
Of course! Crying is a release of strong emotions and can help your body regulate big feelings.
What is confidence?
Confidence is believing in yourself and accepting yourself for who you are!
True or False: You can die from a panic attack
False! It might feel like an emergency, but if you use strategies to calm your mind and body, it will pass!
When identifying emotions, the two categories of verbal/voice are...
Volume and Tone!
True or False: you make great decisions when you are really angry.
False - as your emotional brain takes over, your logical/smart brain turns off and you make decisions without thinking them through!
What are some causes of sadness?
Feeling bullied or left out, missing or losing someone/something you love, you lose a game or do not perform as well as you thought you would, etc.
What is not confidence?
Not believing in yourself, comparing yourself to others, bragging, etc.
What are some strategies you can use to manage anxiety?
Deep breathing, grounding techniques, fidgets, go for a walk, listen to music, etc.
What are 3 coping strategies you can use to manage big feelings?
Read a book, watch a movie, take a bath/shower, go for a walk, deep breathing, take a nap, snuggle a pet, exercise, etc.
How can prolonged anger take a toll on your health?
Increased risk of heart attack, high blood pressure, weakened immune system, more likely to have feelings of depression and anxiety
What are some coping strategies for sadness?
Read a book, take a walk, snuggle a pet, talk to a friend, journal, color, listen to music, etc.
True! Everyone has different skills, interests, personalities, and talents!
What are some signs/symptoms of a panic attack?
Fast heart rate, trouble breathing, sweating, stomach ache, headache, shaking, etc.
When is it time to ask someone for help?
If your big feelings are excessive and irrational - gone on for too long and make you feel out of touch with reality.
What are some common triggers of anger?
Feeling a sense of injustice, blame, shame, hurt, or disrespect.
What is the difference between sadness and depression?
Sadness comes and goes and depression does not seem to fade overtime. Even coping strategies do not seem to help you manage depression like they do when you are just sad.
What is destructive criticism vs constructive criticism?
Destructive criticism tears someone down. Constructive criticism helps someone build on their skills.
Why do we experience anxiety?
Because of evolution! Even animals experience anxiety because it is their brains way of telling them that there is potential danger or a threat.