Feelings 1
What is the feelings wheel?
it is a wheel with all sorts of feelings on it. to help us identify different emotions.
Give an example of an affirmation
Have member give an affirmation to someone in the room or to themselves.
What is your favorite feeling?
Have member identify favorite feeling
Have member identify qualities of a good friend.
If you have a problem with a family member how can you handle it?
Have member identify some ways they can manage a problem with a family member. (talk it out, write a letter, express feelings, NO YELLING or blaming), etc
What might be another feelings word for angry?
mad, upset, frustrated, etc
What is another feelings word for happy?
excited, joy, etc
What is something that makes you feel afraid?
Have member identify something they are scared of.
Name one deposit you can deposit into a family member or friend's emotional bank account.
high five, a compliment, encouragement, going to their baseball game to show support, cheering for them, etc.
If a friend is in your personal space, what can you say to them?
Have member identify a way they can say it respectfully (Hey, can you take 2 steps back please.)
What Disney movie talks about feelings?
Inside Out
What would be the best thing to happen after a "rupture" in a relationship or frienship?
Repair
What kind of feelings do you have towards your family? Why?
Have member identify one member of their family and identify an emotion. And explain the why
Name a withdrawal you can make from someone's emotional bank account
pushing, kicking, abuse, name calling, shame, ignoring, etc
If someone has withdrawn from your emotional bank account by calling you a name, how can you handle that situation?
(any of the following will do) Ignore the person, ask them to stop if it continues, tell someone you trust if it continues (or if they have said something that works.
What bothers you? or "bugs" you? (remember your bug worksheet)
How would you feel if you had to move to another state?
Have member identify how they might feel
Identify one positive memory about your family
Have member report something they enjoyed doing with their family
What is a good movie to watch with family/friends?
You pick!
See member give gratitude to someone in group (staff or group member)
What is an affirmation?
It is something positive we tell ourselves or others
What are some emotions someone might feel if they wanted to run away?
Afraid, sad, angry, hopeless
In "MY world" activity, you were asked to identify some values for your world. What was one of those values?
Have member identify a value from their world worksheet...or if they weren't there have them identify a value that is important to them.
What is the difference between a friend and an acquaintance?
Friends are usually closer than acquaintances
saying hello, asking them about themselves or something they like to do, sharing our feelings, asking them how they are feeling, (have member give an example)