Identifying
Emotions
What Would You Do?
When was a time you felt...
Managing Big Emotions
Name That Thing I learned in Therapy
100

Make a face that shows you are: Worried

Good Job!

100
I walked in to class and saw all my friends laughing. 

What is my automatic thought? 

Explain the first thought that comes in to your head 
100

Really Happy 

yay

100
What is the first step in managing BIG emotions? 
Name it / Label the emotion you are feeling 

(Name it to tame it!)

100

What are Big Feelings? 

Big feelings can be defined as intense feelings which can often appear suddenly and in response to a situation


200

Make a face that shows you are.. happy 

Great Job! 

200

How would you feel if.. your friend came over and then said he was bored. 

Talk about how this would make you feel. 

200
Scared 

:(  but thanks for sharing! 

200

What are two skills or ways I can manage: Anger

STOP, Deep Breaths, scream into my pillow, tell myself its normal to feel angry sometimes
200

What does 'coping skills' mean? 

Coping refers to what a person does to avoid, remove, lessen or "get through" a stressful situation

300

How can you tell if someone is... Angry

Tense Muscles, Eyebrows furrowed, red face, clenched fists or jaw, yelling or arguing

300
You got a B+ on your test that you studied really hard for. What does this make you think about yourself? 

Explain what a B+ means to you.. effort vs outcome. 

300

Embarrassed 

We all get embarrassed - its ok! 

300

What are two skills or ways I can manage: Scared / Nervous

Use my support system, mindful moments, deep breathing, talking it out, positive affirmations 

300

What is a support system? 

BONUS: who is MY support system? 

A group of people that can help me manage and work through difficult situations and feelings. 


Bonus: Parents, Amber, Teachers, Coaches 

400

How can you tell if someone is... Worried?

Wide-Eyes, Talking too much or not talking at all, closed off appearance. 
400

I tripped and fell in front of my whole class... How would this make me feel? 

Describe feelings about making a mistake in front of other people. 

400

Proud! 

You're a superstar ! 

400

What would be a not so helpful way to deal with: Anger or Sadness? 

Hitting / punching, cursing, yelling or screaming, name-calling, being mean to myself, fighting, breaking things.. 

400

What is the most important thing I have learned in therapy so far? 

Any Answer is the right answer! 

500
Tell me about a time you noticed someone was feeling a big emotion. What did you do? 

:) 

500

True or False: My thoughts effect how I feel and How I Behave. 

True! They are all connected. Positive thoughts= positive feelings = positive behaviors!
500

Tell me about your favorite memory.. what emotion is it about? 

Nice!

500

Tell me about a time you managed a big feeling in a way that made you feel proud 

good job!

500

What is one way I want to grow this year? OR what is one goal you have for this year? 

Great Job