Name that Emotion!
You are at school and find out that you failed a math test that you studied hard for. What emotion/s might you be feeling?
Anger, sadness, frustration, stressed, overwhelmed
You play volleyball and have an important game coming up. In practice the week before, you fall and twist your ankle. As a result, you are no longer able to play in the game. In response, you feel envy. Is this the response that fits the facts?
Yes! Seeing your teammates play in this important game that you wanted to be in can make you feel envious of them. Could this lead to any other emotions?
List three pleasant events you can participate in
Riding your bike, reading, exercising, calling a friend, etc. etc.
You made plans with your friends and your guardian tells you last minute that you need to babysit your brother instead. What emotion might you be feeling?
Anger, sadness, disappointed, furious, annoyed
You decide to sign up for an after school club with your best friend. You are feeling so excited that you don't need to go in alone. The day of the first meeting, while at school your best friend tells you that they no longer want to join and aren't going. You are afraid of going alone and want to back out of going. What would be the opposite action you could do instead? How would this be helpful?
Going to the club anyways! And go the next day, and the next day until going doesn't feel so scary. This can help you to feel in control rather than having your emotions control you!
You have been practicing learning a new instrument. You can see that you've been improving and your teacher validates this by telling you they are impressed with your progress. What emotion might you be feeling?
Proud, successful, excited
Why is it important for us to use the opposite action skill when we are feeling afraid?
It's a Saturday morning and you've been looking forward all week to having a day to sleep in. You are woken early by your guardian stating that they are not feeling well and would really appreciate your help getting your younger sibling ready for the day. Aside from feeling angry or upset, what emotion might you be feeling and why?
Guilt. You know that on one had, you want to sleep in. On the other, you know that your guardian doesn't feel well and they stated how much they appreciate your help! This is a tough one.
What is something/ a situation that fits the facts when you are feeling guilt?
(open to discussion)
The day is finally here. You've been waiting all year to go to Six Flags for the end of the year field trip with your school. It's the morning of the trip, you are packing up your bag, and get to school. Then you look outside and it is downpouring. Your teacher tells you that the trip is canceled. Instead, you are going to watch a movie and have a pizza party. What emotion might you be feeling? Additionally, what skill would you use to help you through this situation?
Anger, sadness, disappointment.
Wise Mind! You might be feeling that anger, sadness, disappointment, etc. You may want to throw something, yell, scream, etc. AND we know that the rides will not be open and your school is still giving you something fun to do instead.