Control vs No Control
Is this something you can control: What outfit you wear to school?
Yes
In the Cognitive Triangle, what usually comes first: Thought, Feeling, or Action?
Thought
Name one coping skill that helps calm your body.
Deep breathing, stretching, walking, grounding, etc.
True or False: There is usually more than one way to solve a problem?
True
What is the largest animal on Earth?
Blue Whale
Is this something you can control: Whether another kid likes you?
No
A thought leads to a feeling. Name one feeling someone might have if they think, "Nobody likes me."
Sad, lonely, worried, embarrassed.
Which coping skill works faster when you're highly upset: deep breathing or waiting for someone else to fix it?
Deep breathing.
Your friend doesn't wave back. Name one reason besides "they're mad at me."
Didn't see you, distracted, thinking about something else, etc.
True or False: Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins
True
Name 3 things you can control and 3 things you cannot control.
Answers vary
If someone changes a negative thought into a more balanced thought, what might happen to their feelings?
Feelings often become less intense.
Why is it helpful to practice coping skills before you're extremely upset?
They're easier to use when already familiar.
What does it mean to "keep an open mind"?
Being willing to consider different possibilities.
What mammal is the only one capable of true flight?
Bat
Someone says something mean to you online. Name one thing you can control and one thing you cannot control.
Control: response, reporting, blocking. Cannot control: what they posted.
Complete the Cognitive Triangle: Thought → Feeling → _______
Action or Behavior
Name two healthy coping skills and two unhealthy coping skills.
Healthy: breathing, talking, exercise. Unhealthy: hitting, screaming at others, breaking things.
A friend cancels plans. Name two possible explanations.
Busy, sick, family plans, forgot, etc.
Which animal has fingerprints that are very similar to human fingerprints?
Koala
Scenario: Your teacher gives you a grade you don't like. List 2 things you can control and 2 things you cannot control.
Control: studying, asking questions, effort. Cannot control: grade already given, teacher's decision.
Scenario: "I think everyone will laugh at me." Predict one feeling and one action that might follow.
Feeling: anxiety, fear. Action: avoidance, staying quiet, leaving situation
A coping skill isn't helping right away. Should you: A) Give up forever or B) Try it consistently and combine it with other skills?
B.
Scenario: You don't get picked first for a team. Give one unhelpful thought and one more balanced thought.
Unhelpful: No one likes me, I'm terrible at sports, I hate everyone.
Helpful: I'm still part of the team, Someone has to be picked last, I can show everyone my strengths
Sharks are older than what famous prehistoric animals?
Dinosaurs