Understanding Emotions
A feeling or response to something that happens, something we think about, or something we experience
What is an emotion
What is a trigger
A strategy that helps someone manage emotions, stress, or a difficult situation
What is a coping skill or strategy
A thought that pops into your mind quickly, often without consciously choosing it
What is an automatic thought
Your first thought is, 'My teacher gave me extra work because they don't like me.' Give one more balanced intentional thought.
Just one thought...
Name two emotions someone might feel after receiving a disappointing grade.
What is, disappointment, frustration, sadness, embarrassment, worry, anger, curiosity
Name two physical warning signs that you might be getting upset.
What are racing heart, tense muscles, hot face, sweating, tight stomach, restlessness
List 2
What is the name of our galaxy?
What is the Milky Way
You get a low test grade and immediately think, 'I'm never going to be good at this.' Explain how this thought might affect your emotions and behavior, and give a more helpful thought.
Go on...
Two people can experience the same situation but feel very different emotions about it. (True or False) and why?
What is true, people have different experiences, expectations, and perspectives
What do we call animals that eat only plants?
What is a herbivore
You are so angry that you want to send an insulting text. Name one coping strategy you could use before responding.
Name 1
You walk onto the bus and see a younger student and think, "that is an ugly hair style"
List 3 intentional thought that are kinder
List 3
A friend makes a joke about you in front of others. You feel embarrassed, think 'I need to get them back,' and want to make a hurtful comment. Walk through the steps you could take to respond in a way that protects your feelings without escalating the situation.
Go on...
What is the difference between feeling angry and acting aggressively?
Anger is an emotion; Aggression is a behavior. You can feel angry without yelling, threatening, or hurting someone.
What is the difference between a trigger and a warning sign?
A trigger is what sets off the emotional reaction
A warning sign is something you notice in your body, thoughts, or behavior as the emotion develops
Why might taking a break be more helpful than trying to solve a disagreement when you are extremely upset?
Strong emotions can make is harder to listen, think clearly, and consider consequences. A break can help you calm down. Hand model of the brain. Flipping lid.
Everything we think is true. (true or false)
what is false
What U.S. state has named apple cider its official drink?
What is New Hampshire
You feel embarrassed after giving the wrong response in class. Explain how recognizing your emotion could help you choose a better response.
A. Recognizing embarrassment may help you pause, avoid lashing out or putting yourself down, and choose to keep participating or learn from the mistake.
B. Recognizing embarrassment may help you stop making mistakes because you decide to never raise your hand in class again.
Recognizing embarrassment may help you pause, avoid lashing out or putting yourself down, and choose to keep participating or learn from the mistake.
Someone corrects your work in front of the class. You feel your face get hot, think "They are trying to embarrass me," and want to argue. Identify the trigger, one physical warning sign, one thought, and one possible action urge.
Trigger:Being corrected publicly
Warning sign: hot face
Thought: They are trying to embarrass me
Action or Urge: argue or talk back
You are frustrated with a group project, your teammates aren't listening, and you feel like yelling. Describe a three step plan to manage your emotions and address the problem
Notice
Use a coping strategy
Once calm, speak and get help
If you have tried to think of something kind and intentional to say, but you cannot think of anything, should you say what you are thinking if it's unkind? Even if it's true? What if you really want to say something, should you?
no, no, no
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
What is Jupiter