How do you know when you are getting angry?
What signs do you see/feel in your body?
heat/hot
red face
shaking
upset stomach etc
what are some things that people do when they are being impulsive.
throw things, screaming at others
break things
shopping, gambling, buying things
what kind of things can cause stress?
money/finances
school/work
responsibilities
zoning out, spacing, day dreaming etc.
How would that make you feel?
What is your favourite form of self-care?
Who else enjoys that?!
GROUP QUESTION!
Pick a colour from this list:
Pink
Purple
Blue
Green
Red
Orange
Grey
Thank you !
What are some other words that also describe feeling angry?
frustrated, irritated, mad etc.
what does it mean to be impusive?
When we do something without thinking about the outcome first, then regret the choice later.
can make you feel worried, anxious, nervous, upset
Do your best to describe what dissociation/zoning out/day dreaming feels/looks like.
blank stares
feeling like your brain is away from your body
etc
You are walking through the mall with your hands full of bags, when someone bumps into you and all the bags spill all over the floor.
How would you feel?
Angry, upset, annoyed etc
How might you know it is a good time to practice self-care?
when you beginning to feel stress, having a hard time with emotions, feeling short with others etc.
Pick a shape from this list:
Circle
Square
Heart
Thank you !
Describe what someone who is angry might look like or what they might be doing.
Yelling, screaming, swearing
red face, hands waving
etc.
a big change happens in life
seeing something we really want
Vacations, marriage, buying a house and more
What can you do if you start to feel yourself dissociating/zoning out/spacing/day dreaming
5 4 3 2 1 technique
Breathing techniques
Can you show us an example?
what is this person's emotion?
confused
How do you know?
Why is it important to do self-care?
To help use better manage our emotions during stressful situations and events.
What might she be feeling?
Happy, Joy
If someone is angry, what might you be able to suggest to them to try and cope with their emotions.
breathing techniques
ask them what's wrong (talk to someone)
etc.
What coping skill can we use to try and not act impulsively.
stop, think, make the right choice
deep breaths
taking a break from the situation
How do you know that you might be feeling stressed?
This will be different for everyone
Can forgetting parts of your day mean that you dissociated/zoned out/spaced out/day dreamt?
It can cause gaps in memory and time since our minds may not have been connected to our bodies in those moments.
You see someone crying, holding their legs tightly.
What emotion could they be feeling?
Sad, upset, maybe even scared, nervous.
You are talking with a friend and they tell you that they are starting a new job and they are worried about their first day.
What might you suggest they do to care for themselves before they start the new position.
Do things they enjoy
Get good rest
Eat well
etc
Tell us what you would like to do this summer !
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