school scenarios
A teacher gave you work that was too hard or you didn't understand. How might you feel when something is too hard?
Frustrated, giving up, not smart, overwhelmed, etc.
Your sibling breaks your favorite toy. What are some feelings you might have?
Angry, mad, frustrated, hurt,
Love
An intense feeling of affection
Sad
unhappy, depressed, heartbroken, mournful, melancholy, etc.
Name a healthy coping skill you use when sad
music, deep breathing, taking a nap, etc.
A classmate says you can't sit with them. What are some feelings you might feel?
Sad, mad, disappointed, etc.
You're watching your favorite show and a parent says, "time to turn it off". What are some feelings you might have when it's time to stop doing something fun?
mad, frustrated, annoyed
Proud
A deep feeling of pleasure or satisfaction with the results of one's own achievement.
Angry
annoyed, bitter, heated, irritable, etc
Name a healthy coping skill you use when you're mad.
music, journaling, getting active, talking to someone, etc.
You got picked last for a team in gym class. What are some feelings you might feel?
You made your bed and your parent sad "thank you". What are some feelings you might feel when you're noticed for helping?
Happy, helpful, appreciated
Frustrated
Feeling or expressing distress and annoyance because of inability to change or achieve something.
Disgusted
appalled, queasy, nauseated, etc
Name 2 unhealthy coping skills someone might do when mad.
Yell, hit, throw things, curse, shut down, etc.
You were blamed for something you didn't do. What are some feelings you might have?
Anger, betrayed, resentful, confused
You're trying to say something, but no one is paying attention. What are some feelings you might have?
Ignored, frustrated, unimportant, invisible
Disappointed
Sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfill one's hopes or expectations.
Surprised
shocked, stunned, astonished
Name 2 unhealthy coping skills someone might use when sad.
Isolate, avoidance, using substances, emotional eating, ect.
A teacher says "good job" on your assignment. What are some feelings you might feel when someone notices your hard work?
Proud, happy, warm, appreciated, seen
You stayed up past bedtime to watch your favorite show. Now it's time to get up for school in the morning. What are some feelings you might have?
Tired, sluggish, frustrated, regretful, sleepy
Worry
Feeling anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.
Upset
agitated, confused, hurt, troubled, grieved, ruffled, etc.
Can you tell me the last time you actually used a healthy coping skill or maybe needed to use one but didn't?
Player's choice