Emotions
What triggers emotions?
Thoughts/ interpretations to events in our lifes
What is something you can do when you're lonely?
Phone a friend, play with your pet
There is a right way to feel in every situation
False
Everyone is different
If someone steps on your shoe and does not apologize. What should you do?
tell them they hurt you
stop and think
Say something nice about a person in your family.
Great!
Name 3 emotions
angry, sad, happy, stressed, frustrated, joyful
Name 2 unhealthy coping skills
Not talking about our feelings, saying unkind words, throwing things, etc
You must be happy all the time
False
Happiness is only one emotion - we are allowed to feel other emotions
You have a tough day at school. Who can you talk to?
Teacher, family, friends, yourself (positive thoughts!)
Tell me about a good choice you made today.
Woot!
How do we recognize our emotions?
Pause and think
Body Scan
Talk about your feelings
walk away
use a stress ball
listen to music
Uncomfortable feelings are bad
False
They tell us something is wrong
What if your friend said, " I am sad today." What should you do?
ask them why
give them a hug
listen to them
Say something you like about yourself
:)
How does your body feel when you are angry?
stressed, can't think, shaky, heart racing, sweating
Name 2 healthy coping skills
reading, journaling, dancing, talking to a friend
Having alone time each day will help you with stress
true
let's you think about your thoughts and feelings
develop a plan
What if you do not understand something being taught in the classroom?
Use coping skills
Ask for help
Tell a parent "thank you" for something nice they did.
Way to go!
Describe a situation that makes you excited and happy
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What is your favorite coping skill to use?
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If a coping skill works for one of your friends, it will work for you too
False
We are all different
You have been told bad news and you are frustrated and confused. What would happen if you don't talk about your feelings?
feel hurt inside, can't focus, become more angry, take it out on others
Name a positive thought about yourself
Kind, patient, helpful, and listens