Feeling Words!
Another word for ANGRY
What could you say back to Talko if he said:
You're so dumb
One thing I like about each of my family members is_____
You're not allowed to feel angry and feeling angry is bad.
FALSE!
Feeling angry isn’t bad. It’s what you do while you’re angry that counts.
What is a coping strategy?
A coping strategy is something you do to manage difficult feelings. It helps you to feel better and to avoid taking actions that may get you in trouble or hurt other people.
Another word for HAPPY
Joyful, content, cheerful, glad, pleased...others?
What could you say back to Talko if he said:
You can't do this
Something that I am good at is_____
It's better to try and solve problems when they're small.
TRUE!
Small problems are much easier to solve before they grow, that's why we want to recognize problems early and use a coping strategy before small problems turn into BIG problems.
When could the coping strategy of "walking away" be helpful?
At the beginning of an argument, when feeling annoyed or angry...other times?
What is the word to describe feeling like you want something that someone else has, or feeling like you want to participate?
Jealous/ Envious
What could you say back to Talko if he said:
This is too hard!
If I begin to feel annoyed I can_____
Coping strategies are boring and hard to use.
FALSE!
In fact, the best coping strategies are ones that you LIKE using! Try doing a hobby you enjoy, talking to someone you like to be around or watching a video, show or movie that you like.
Show how someone can take 3 "birthday cake breathing" breaths
Another word for WORRIED
Anxious, afraid, nervous, scared, frightened...others?
What could you say back to Talko if he said:
I hate this!
A place I can go to feel calm is _____
Everyone in the world gets angry sometimes
TRUE!
Everyone gets angry. Even the calmest person you know. Anger is completely normal.
How can you remember to use coping straetgies?
Keep a list somewhere you can see it, by practicing them, by getting reminders from parents or other adults
What is the word to describe feeling cared about, feeling important and feeling like you matter?
LOVE! Bonus: how can you show someone you love them?
What could you say back to Talko if he said:
That drawing looks terrible!
Something that makes me feel happy is____
Breathing can't help when I feel annoyed- I breathe all of the time anyways.
FALSE!
Breathing is a great way to pause when you feel frustrated, angry or annoyed. It can help you feel more calm and give you time to walk away or use another coping strategy
If you are using these to distract or take a break from difficult feelings, and to make sure you feel calm and avoid making choices that might get you in trouble then yes!
Another word for SAD
Depressed, blue, down, hopeless...others?
What could you say back to Talko if he said:
I hate reading!
Fighting is something that just happens and can't ever get better.
FALSE!
Arguing happens sometimes, but if you want to argue less it is possible! Try recognizing warning signs that tell you you're becoming angry, taking a breath, and walking away before arguments get out of hand.
Name 3 coping strategies
Walking away, doing a hobby, talking to someone, counting to 100, listening to music, taking breaths, going outside....others?