Emotions
True or False:
Red zone emotions or feelings are bad
FALSE!
They may be difficult or UNCOMFORTABLE, but no emotions are bad.
What are the 4 (color) zones?
GREEN
YELLOW
ORANGE
RED
What does S.T.A.R. stand for?
STOP
THINK
ACT
REVIEW
What were the 3 parts of the triangle we went over?
Think - Feel - Do
Thoughts - Feelings - Behaviors
What is a coping skill?
A coping skill is a healthy strategy or tool used to manage and deal with stressful, challenging, or uncomfortable situations.
True or false:
Different people may have different reactions or emotions to the same scenario
True
What do we use the Feeling Thermometer for?
- to check our emotional temperature
- to help us identify if we need to use a coping skill
Why is the first step STOP, so important?
It is important to first stop so that we don't react without thinking. If we do, we may end up making a poor decision based on our orange or red zone feelings.
Give an example of re-framing this thought:
Nobody likes me.
Some people may not like me, but that doesn't mean no one likes me.
What is a more helpful thought?
Give an example of a coping skill
running, listening to music, talking to someone, practicing gratitude, deep breathing
What is the difference between orange zone and red zone emotions?
Orange and red zone emotions may be the same emotion but red zone is more UNCOMFORTABLE or more INTENSE
At what zone should you start thinking about using a coping skill?
Orange zone
What is one example of a question you might ask yourself during the THINK step?
Think:
Where am I on the feeling thermometer?
What coping skills will help you move down the Feeling Thermometer so you can make the best possible choice?
What are some possible actions I can choose?
What are some possible outcomes or consequences?
What is one way to challenge a negative thought?
Ask yourself if it is 100% true.
If my friend had that thought what would I tell them?
What is a more helpful thought?
What is an example of a clue from our bodies that we are in orange or red zone?
sweating, heart racing, headache, stomach ache, dizzy
By looking at someone, how can you guess what emotion they are feeling? Hint: 2 possible answers
Facial expression
Body language
True or false:
If someone feels angry they can only be in the red zone
False: they could be in orange zone also.
What are some questions you might think about during the REVIEW step?
How did my choice work out?
What would I do the same or differently next time?
What coping skills can I use next time?
Give an example of reframing this thought:
I can't do this.
This might be hard but I can try.
I can practice.
I can take a break.
I can ask for help.
How might gratitude help you when you are in orange or red zone?
Practicing gratitude can help you shift your thoughts from negative to positive. Changing your thoughts can influence the think-feel-do triangle and help shift you toward more positive outcomes.
Why is it important to be aware of our emotions or to check in with ourselves about how we are feeling?
So that you can understand and manage your emotions better, leading to better communication, and improved mental health or well-being.
So you can make better choices and have more control over your reactions
The feeling thermometer is a measure of how ____________ you are feeling
comfortable/uncomfortable
Why is REVIEW an important step?
Reviewing helps you learn from your mistakes and your successes.
What is the one part of the Think-Feel-Do Triangle that we are most in control of?
our thoughts
Why is it important to learn coping skills that work for you?
So that we can help ourselves calm down in uncomfortable situations or feelings
So that we can go down to yellow or green zone and make healthier choices