Recognizing Emotions
Name 5 common emotions.
Happy, Sad, angry, excited, frustrated
What is the emotion meaning to show strong annoyance, displeasure or hostility?
Anger
What does it mean to express emotions?
To communicate how you are feeling to someone.
What does it mean to regulate emotions?
To identify, manage or cope with emotions.
Name 3 ways to notice emotions in others.
Body language, tone of voice, facial expression, eyes
True or False: Emotions like anger or guilt are bad emotions.
False
Name 2 ways a person can express the emotion of happiness.
laughing, smiling, clapping, dancing, telling someone they are happy
Why is it important to learn how to regulate emotions?
It helps in communicating effectively with others and allows us to have better relationships.
What is emotional intelligence?
The ability to recognize and manage one's emotions.
True or False: Experiencing emotions is 100% normal and healthy.
True
Give a healthy example of expressing anger or frustration.
Telling the teacher: I am so frustrated right now because I do not understand this lesson - it is really difficult. I need help.
Name 2 unhealthy coping strategies.
Yelling, throwing/destroying objects, hurting others.
Name 3 ways we communicate with others.
Words (written or spoken), behaviors, body language, facial expression, tone of voice, music and art
Sam has his head down in his arms and is not responding to his teacher except to say, "This is stupid!" What emotion do you think Sam might be feeling?
Frustration
Give an example of an unhealthy way of expressing frustration.
Yelling and cursing at the teacher and telling the teacher that he/she is dumb and then walking away.
Give 3 examples of healthy coping skills.
Talking with a trusted person, problem solve, take deep, slow breaths, journal
Tina's face has turned red, she is clenching her fists and her eyes are squinted and staring. What emotion would you say she is likely experiencing?
Anger
Why is it important to understand and identify your emotions?
It gives us the ability to be able to understand our actions and how different situations and people impact us. We have an increased ability to influence and manage what we understand.
Why is it not good to "bottle up" your emotions?
It can cause confusion and miscommunication with others. It can ultimately lead to depression.
If you had three wishes what would you wish for?
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