Name that emotion
What emotions is this... :)
happy
I take breaths in through my nose and out through my mouth
deep breathing
You see that someone is getting hurt. Is this a big deal or little deal?
Big deal. I need to tell an adult right away.
My sibling is bugging me and our parents are at work, so I decide to go do something on my own for awhile to calm down. Is this a good choice or not so good choice?
good choice
True or false: Being patient means you can wait a long time for something to happen
True
My body starts to shake and sometimes I feel like I want to run away or hide
This coping skill can involve the use of headphones.
listening to music
I didn't get what I wanted.
Little deal, I can use a coping skill if I feel upset. I can remind myself that I can't always have what I want or that maybe I will get it next time.
I feel mad so I kick my sister. Is this a good choice or a not so good choice?
not so good choice
Am I being patient?
My mom was talking on the phone but I really wanted to tell her something. I waited until she was off the phone to tell her. Am I being patient?
yes
My face gets really red and I start to yell. This happens when someone does something I really don't like.
angry/mad/upset
true or false: Using a coping skill can help me handle my big emotions
true
I soiled my pants at school.
Big deal. I will need to deal with this right away as I am going to smell. The other kids will notice and might make fun of me. They may not want to sit beside me or play with me.
I do not like what is made for supper but I eat it anyway. Good choice or not so good choice?
Good choice.
I can't always have my favourite meals but if I keep trying new things, I may learn to like different things.
My Dad said that we can do something fun today. I start asking him about it repeatedly as soon as I wake up in the morning. Am I being patient?
No.
I can ask him once but then have to be patient and wait until he is available to do the fun activity.
You just scored the game-winning goal. What emotion are you feeling?
proud/excited
This is something I can do to take my mind off stress. It involves lots of colors.
drawing/coloring/painting
little deal, I can ask my teacher for more time
I am frustrated so I take deep breaths. Good choice or not so good choice?
good choice
Mom is upset because the kids have been fighting a lot. She said that she needs a break and a few minutes alone but I keep following her and trying to talk to her. Am I being patient?
No.
It's important to respect others when they are needing some space and time alone.
My heart starts to beat really fast and I feel butterflies in my tummy
Nervous/Anxious/Scared
True or false: Using positive self talk is an unhealthy coping skill to help handle my emotions.
False!
Positive self talk can be a powerful and healthy coping strategy. Ex. "I've got this", "I can do it", "It's going to ok".
I am having a hard time going to sleep.
Little to medium deal. I can do some belly breathing to help my body and mind to relax. I can remind myself that if I relax I will eventually fall asleep. I can use a soothing object to help me fall asleep.
I feel mad so I call someone a mean name. Good choice or not so good choice?
not so good choice
I wanted to eat cake for breakfast but my mom told me I needed to wait for after dinner. I waited until after dinner and ate some cake. Am I being patient?
yes