Name that emotion
you feel your heart racing, palms sweaty, and want to escape a situation. what emotion might you be feeling?
anxiety
name a skill you can use to calm down when angry or frustrated
deep breathing, grounding, self soothing
you notice your muscles tensing and your face getting hot. what is this an example of?
early warning sign of emotional escalation
your friend cancels plans last minute and you feel upset. name one healthy way to handle this emotion?
self-soothing, distraction, journaling, call a supportive person
i am tall when im young and short when i am old. what am i?
a candle
you feel frustrated and tense after someone interrupts you. what emotion are you feeling
anger
name one distraction technique to reduce emotional intensity
exercise, listening to music, calling a friend
you start thinking negatively about everything after one small mistake
cognitive distortion/trigger for emotional response
you feel anxious about an upcoming interview. name one skill you can use
deep breathing, visualization, positive self talk
the more you take, the more you leave behind. what am i ?
footsteps
you just received great news and can't stop smiling. what emotion is this
happiness/excitement
what skill helps you observe your thoughts without judgement
mindfulness
feeling restless and irritable before a big task is an example of what?
emotional trigger
you feel overwhelmed by tasks. name a strategy to manage your emotions
break tasks into smaller steps, prioritize, take breaks
BONUS POINTS IF YOU CAN NAME THE METHOD THAT BREAKS TASKS INTO SMALLER STEPS
what has keys but can't open locks?
a piano
you feel discouraged after failing a task. what emotion are you feeling
sadness/disappointment
name one way to safely release emotional energy
journaling, physical activity, creative expression
what is a good way to identify your triggers before they escalate?
self-monitoring/reflection
you feel angry after an argument. name one skill to prevent escalation
pause and reflect, walk away, grounding techniques
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am i?
an echo
you feel uncertain and uneasy about a new situation. what emotion?
fear/nervousness
what skill involves taking a step back before reacting impulsively
pause and reflect, STOP skill
BONUS IF YOU EXPLAIN STOP SKILL
when someone's tone of voice makes you defensive, what skill can help regulate your reaction
pause, self-soothing, or mindful observation
you feel sad for several days. name a skill to improve your mood
engage in pleasurable activity, social support, journaling
what comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter "M"