Name That Feeling
This emotion often shows up when something feels unfair or someone crosses your boundary.
What is Anger?
Taking a slow deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth is an example of this kind of coping skill.
Breathing / deep breathing / calming skill
Before reacting, it helps to notice the ____first, then take a breath, or pause.
What is notice the feeling?
A fast heartbeat, sweaty hands, and tight chest are common body signs of this.
What is Anxiety / stress / fear?
In Inside Out, which emotion is usually trying to protect Riley from danger or problems?
What is Fear?
This emotion can make your heart race and make you worry something bad is about to happen.
What is anxiety/fear?
If you feel overwhelmed and splash cold water on your face or hold ice, you are using a skill to help your body do this.
What is TIPP/Calm down/reset or regulate?
True or false: Every emotion needs to be acted on immediately.
What is False?
Tight jaw, clenched fists, and feeling hot can be body signs of this emotion.
What is Anger?
Which superhero learned with great (emotional) power comes great responsibility?
Who is Spider Man
This emotion can show up after a loss, disappointment, or feeling alone.
What is Sadness?
Calling a friend, talking to staff, or asking for support is an example of this healthy coping skill.
What is reaching out / asking for help?
If someone does not text you back and you immediately think, “They hate me,” what might help before reacting?
What is Check the facts / slow down / consider other explanations?
Feeling heavy, tired, slow, or wanting to cry can be body signs of this emotion.
What is sadness?
When Michael Scott in The Office says something inappropriate without thinking, what is he lacking?
What is emotional regulation skills/impulse control?
This feeling happens when you think you did something wrong or let yourself or someone else down.
What is Guilt?
Going for a walk, stretching, or shaking out tension can help regulate emotions because it helps release this from the body.
What is Stress / tension / nervous energy?
Finishing this sentence can help with emotional regulation: “Just because I feel it doesn’t mean I have to…”
What is Act on it / believe every thought / react right away?
One way to catch your emotions early is to notice the signals from your what?
What is Body?
In Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero”, she says “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem.” What skill is she showing?
What is self-awareness/accountability?
This emotion is when you feel exposed, small, or like people might judge you.
What is Shame / embarrassment?
Instead of yelling when upset, you say, “I need a minute before I respond.” This is an example of using what skill?
What is Taking a pause / setting a boundary / using self-control?
Someone insults you and you want to explode. Name 3 things you can do to avoid making it worse.
Walk away, breathe, count to 10, ask for space, use cold water, ground yourself
Why is it helpful to notice body clues early?
What is Because you can catch emotions before they get bigger / intervene earlier / regulate sooner?
Which character turns to the Dark Side because of their fear of abandonment?
Who is Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader?