Emotions
Your parents insist that you stop playing your favorite video game and come to dinner even though you are not hungry. What emotion might you be feeling?
Mad/Annoyed
What is Depression?
Depression is a feeling of sadness that lasts for a long period of time and can negatively influence things we do in life (motivation, desire for things we previously enjoyed, etc.).
What is an affirmation?
Positive thoughts we tell ourselves.
What is empathy?
Empathy is the ability to sense someone else's emotions and to imagine what someone else may be thinking or feeling.
What superhero turns into a big green creature when he gets angry?
The Incredible Hulk
You get an "A" on your math test. How might you be feeling?
Happy/Excited
Name something that might lead a 5th grader to feel depressed?
Parents fighting, friends being mean, feeling stupid, thinking that everyone hates you, etc.
Is the following sentence an "automatic negative thought" or "positive self-talk"?
"Everyone hates me."
Automatic negative thought
Interpersonal problems are conflicts between two (or more) people.
What was the first game on the tv show Squid Game?
Red Light Green Light
What is stress?
Stress is the way your body reacts to something. (It can be positive or negative.)
What are some clues that you or a friend might be depressed?
If a person stops doing things that they used to enjoy, they are sleeping more than usual, or they have been having trouble staying asleep, this may be a sign that this person is depressed.
How can laughter help you?
It helps relax your body and mind, makes your heart and lungs stronger, and can put you in a positive mood.
What is one quality that you might look for in someone that you choose to share your feelings with?
The person may be kind, an active listener, willing to stand up for me, and/or someone that I can trust.
What is Mr. Kirby's first name?
Kirby!
What are some symptoms (signs) of stress?
Your heart rate may go up, you may get sweaty, or you may have anxious/nervous thoughts.
What can you do if you think your friend may be depressed?
Be nice to them and tell them that you care about them and ask a trusted adult for help.
Name one example of a coping strategy.
Journaling, dancing, talking with a trusted adult, doing an art project, playing sports, watching a funny video on YouTube, laughing with friends, etc.
True or False. If a friend shares that he doesn't want to live anymore or that he feels suicidal, I should not tell anyone because I don't want to talk about him behind his back.
False, if anyone ever shares that they want to harm someone (self or others), you should tell a grown up as soon as you can.
You could be helping save a life!
What is the capital of Colorado?
Denver!
Peer pressure is one someone (i.e. a friend) encourages you to do something. This can be positive or negative.
Name one trusted adult at the school that you can talk to if you think you or someone else may be depressed?
Mr. Kirby, Ms. Lindsay, Ms. Anna, or Mrs. Zook
What is one example of a affirmation or positive self-talk?
I am a ___ and a ___ person.
True or False. Interpersonal problems are always resolved easily, because people always think the same.
False. Interpersonal problems can be complex to resolve because no two people are exactly the same.
What is this week's superpower of the week?
Patience!