Emotions
A feeling that acts like a signal, and gives us information about our situation and ourselves.
What is an emotion.
What we do or say. We have lots of choices on what we do or say when we feel emotions. These actions are called our...
behaviors.
Understanding another person's feelings or emotions enough to truly know how he or she feels in an experience.
Looking at things in only extreme or opposite ways. For example, thinking of things as being good or bad, never or always, all or none, friend or enemy).
Black-and-white thinking.
Focusing on how my body feels, my environment, and taking deep breaths in the moment is called...
Mindfulness.
An emotion that may feel comfortable.
Acceptable responses: happy, joyful, calm, peaceful, proud.
True or False: We have control over our behaviors.
True.
Feelings and opinions each person has about an experience that are unique to that person.
Perspective or point of view.
Making predictions about what will happen in the future without enough evidence.
Fortune telling.
A four step process:
1. Identify the problem
2. Develop a plan
3. Evaluate the plan
4. Implement the plan
Problem solving and conflict resolution
An emotion that may feel uncomfortable.
Acceptable responses: worried, angry, embarrassed, jealous, scared.
A way of behaving toward yourself or others that shows consideration, thoughtfulness, and courtesy.
Acceptable responses: helpful, respectful.
When someone has tight fists, a red face, feels hot, and is using a loud tone of voice, they may be feeling...
Angry.
Thinking about only the negative parts of things.
Dark glasses.
The process of reframing can help our thoughts by...
Looking at things from another perspective, and looking for evidence for and against our thoughts.
When someone is feeling a lot of an emotion, it can be described as...
Intense.
A way of behaving that shows a lack of courtesy or consideration to others or ourselves.
Acceptable responses: unhelpful, disrespectful.
When someone is scrunching their nose, sticking their tongue out, and saying things like "ew" they may be feeling...
Disgusted.
You have eaten one green food and did not like it. Now, you think all green foods are terrible.
Broad brush: judging something based on one experience with it.
Goal setting (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound).
These three things work together to create our experiences. (Think of a circle or triangle with interconnecting arrows).
Thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
These are skills that we can learn, practice, and use, to help manage our own behaviors.
Coping strategies.
When someone has wide eyes, is very quiet, and staying still, they may be feeling...
Scared.
You didn't follow expectations, and you were asked to problem solve. You think it's your teacher's fault because she doesn't like you.
Blame game: blaming others for things that are your responsibility.
When I feel stress (a feeling of physical and/or emotional tension and pressure), I can use strategies to manage my stress, like...