Feelings & Emotions
When you feel worried or scared about something, your body might feel like it’s doing what?
Getting tense or your heart beating faster.
What is one way to calm your body down if you're feeling nervous or upset?
Take deep breaths.
What does the “C” in TF-CBT stand for?
Cognitive (which means thinking or your thoughts).
If something makes you feel scared or sad, what is it called?
Trauma.
If you are feeling scared before going to the doctor or getting a shot, what is one way you can calm your body?
Take deep breaths or squeeze a stuffed animal.
If you feel like you are having trouble controlling your emotions, what can you do to help yourself feel better?
Take deep breaths or talk to someone you trust.
If you’re feeling really mad, what can you do to cool down?
Take a break, go for a walk, or squeeze a stress ball.
What does the "T" in TF-CBT stand for?
Trauma (something scary or upsetting that happened to you).
What might happen to your body when you feel really scared or upset?
Your heart might race, you might sweat, or you might feel shaky.
After going through a tough medical situation, what is a good way to talk about it?
Talk to a parent, counselor, or therapist about how you’re feeling.
What is it called when you feel sad or mad and it makes it hard to do regular things like go to school or play with friends?
Feeling overwhelmed.
If you are feeling scared, which of these can help you feel brave?
Thinking about something that makes you feel safe or calm.
What is one thing that happens in TF-CBT to help you feel better?
Learning ways to calm down when you feel upset.
If you see something upsetting, what is a good way to talk about it?
Talk to an adult or someone you trust.
If you remember a scary hospital experience, what can you do to feel better?
Focus on happy memories or think about something that makes you feel safe.
Sometimes, when people are hurt by something, they might have feelings like guilt or shame. What’s a good way to deal with those feelings?
Talk about them with someone or use a coping skill like drawing or breathing.
How can you help your brain feel better after remembering something sad or scary?
Talk about it with someone, draw it out, or play with something that makes you happy.
What is one thing you learn in therapy to help you think more positively?
Change negative thoughts to positive thoughts, like “I am safe” or “I can do this.”
If something bad happens to you, what’s one way you can get help?
Talk to a therapist or a trusted adult about how you feel.
If you are feeling nervous about going to the doctor again, what could help you feel better?
Bring a comforting item like a favorite toy or book, or talk to your parent about how you feel.
After something scary happens, how can you remind yourself that you are safe now?
Remind yourself you are in a safe place and that you have support.
When you feel sad, what is something you can do to make your mood better?
Do something fun, like playing with friends or listening to music.
In TF-CBT, what’s one way that a therapist helps you feel less scared of a memory?
Talking about the memory in a safe and calm way, step by step.
If you’ve had a scary experience, why is it important to talk about it?
It helps you feel better and understand that you are not alone.
If you’re feeling scared about a medical procedure, what’s one thing you can tell yourself to help you feel more brave?
“I’m strong, and I’m going to be okay” or “The doctor is here to help me feel better.”