Feelings
It is okay to feel angry, sad, upset, and disappointed.
True or False.
True!
A stressor is something that causes you to feel happy.
True or False.
False! A stressor is something that causes you to feel worried, uncomfortable, angry, frustrated, or scared.
___ ____ are actions we take to deal with stress, problems, or uncomfortable emotions.
Coping Skills
When we don't do anything with our sadness they can turn into anger.
True or False
True
Blue emotions, like red emotions communicate that we need help.
True or False.
True!
Our emotions change everyday, hour, minute, and sometimes even _____.
seconds
Only adults have stressors in their lives.
True or False.
False! We all experience stressors in our lives, no matter what age we are.
Coping skills can be ____ or ____.
Healthy, Unhealthy
What does Anger communicate?
"Something is wrong here! Please help!" or "Something is not fair" or "I need protections."
Blue Emotions let others know that we need _____.
Comforting
We can have multiple emotions all at the same time. Even seemingly very opposite ones like angry but happy.
True or False
True
A stressor can be a ____, _____, _____, or an idea.
Person, Place, Thing
Give 2 examples of unhealthy coping strategies and 2 examples of healthy coping strategies.
Unhealthy coping strategies: Yelling and screaming, suppressing, minimizing, hurting yourself, etc.
Healthy coping strategies: Exercise, reading a book, journal or write a letter, walk away, talking to trusted person etc.
Name three red emotions.
Angry, Frustrated, Annoyed, Disgusted, Scared, Shocked, Anxious
Name three Blue Emotions
Exhausted, Ashamed, Sad, Disappointed, Discouraged, Guilty, Hopeless, Lonely
Feelings are neither ___ or ____. They just are.
Right, Wrong
Where can a stressor come from?
Anywhere! Your home, school, friends, media, and life in general.
Why shouldn't we use unhealthy coping strategies?
Unhealthy Coping Strategies might feel good in the moment, but they have long-term negative consequences that can damage our lives and hurt our loved ones.
Name 2 coping strategies we can use when we feel angry or frustrated.
Deep breathing, go for a walk, watch a movie, play a game, play an instrument, read a book, practice a hobby, draw, paint, ride a bike, call a friend, play a sport, go for a run, write, etc.
Name three coping strategies we can use when we feel sad.
Find a hobby, spend time with friends and family, do something that makes you laugh, talk to others about how you feel, clean, paint, draw, write, do something nice for someone, etc.
We show our emotions through our ____, _____, and _____.
Actions, Thoughts, How our bodies physically feel
How can a stressor make your body feel uncomfortable?
Stressors can make your head and stomach hurt. They can also make your body sore and muscles tight.
Why should we use healthy coping strategies?
Healthy coping strategies may not provide us with instant relief or gratification, but they lead to long-lasting positive outcomes that will help you grow and mature as teenagers and adults.
__ ___ is a powerful tool that can improve your health, help you manage anxiety, overcome challenges, and make better choices.
Positive Thinking
How you feel about yourself will guide how you _____ and _____.
Act, Think