Name that Emotion
Heart racing, fists clenched, frowning, stomping feet
Angry, mad, frustrated, irritated
True or False: There are good and bad emotions
False! Emotions cannot be good or bad. There are emotions that are tougher to feel but we need all emotions to help us make decisions. Emotions are information or signals from our bodies to help us understand what's happening around us.
Name 3 ways to help calm your anger
Deep breathing, go for a walk, count to 10
What kinds of problems do young adults face?
Trouble with work, friends, relationships, learning how to live the 'real life', managing uncertainties, etc.
Describe what the feeling "calm" means to you
Calm body, focused, peaceful, relaxed, breathing normally
True or False: You can feel two or more emotions as once
True! You can feel scared and excited about going on a rollercoaster.
True or false: coping skills can't be taught
False!
Name 3 ways you can deal with someone annoying you.
Walk away, ignore, tell them how you feel and ask them to stop
List as many emotions as you can come up with in 10 seconds
Silly, frustrated, angry, sad, irritated, confused, surprised, annoyed, happy, excited, ecstatic, confident, disgusted, embarrassed, shy, shocked, anxious, bored, jealous, guilty, exhausted
Where do emotions come from?
Our brain. Different parts of our brain control different things in our bodies. Your amygdala is responsible for your fight or flight response when you have a strong emotions such as fear, anxiety, or anger.
Discuss a time you used a coping skill and it helped you
Deep breathing, talked to a friend, played with a squishy, took a walk, etc.
At what kind of situations do you need other's help the most?
Free answer
How can you tell how someone is feeling?
Through their facial expressions, body language, or by them telling you
True or false: Babies experience emotions
True!
Why are coping skills important?
They teach us how to deal with difficult situations and help us learn to respond in healthy ways that do not harm ourselves or others.
What should you do if someone is bullying you at school?
Get help from a safe adult, tell your parents