Definitions
What is a stressor?
A factor that causes stress (event, situation, person, etc.)
True or False:
Everyone deals with stress the same way
False
Give an example on how you can express gratitude or thankfulness
writing a thank you letter, using manners, gratitude list, being kind
What if someone bumps into you in the hallway and doesn't apologize. What should you do?
walk away
tell them they hurt you (respectfully)
stop and think
How do we recognize our emotions?
Pause and think
Journalling
talk about your feelings
What is mental health?
a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
True or False:
All emotions tell us something
True
Say something nice about a person on another team
Great!
What if your friend said, "I am sad today." What should you do?
ask them why
give them a hug
listen to them
Name 5 emotions
Anger, happy, excited, sad, disgust, annoyed, nervous, chill, embarrassed, lonely, joy, creative, miserable, fear
What is self-esteem?
Confidence in one's own worth or abilities
True or False:
All stress is negative
False. Extra 100 points if you can name a positive stressor
Describe a situation that makes you happy
finishing your homework, going swimming, seeing the sunshine
What if you or a friend is struggling with mental health, who can you go to?
Trusted adult. Teacher, parent, counselor
Name 2 ways you can be a helpful friend this week.
Sharing, saying kind words, listening, playing with someone
What does coping mean?
Strategies used to reduce unpleasant emotions.
Extra 100 points if you can name 5 healthy coping skills
True or False:
Anger is a bad emotion
False. Anger is a normal feeling. It's our behaviors that are positive or negative
What is something good that has happened to someone in your group recently?
:)
You have been told bad news and you are frustrated and confused. What would happen if you don't talk about your feelings?
feel hurt inside, can't focus, become more angry, take it out on others
Name 2 healthy ways to deal with stress and 2 unhealthy ways to deal with stress.
Helpful: going for a walk, play with toys, listen to music, journal
Unhelpful: yelling at someone, hitting, biting, running away, stealing