Understanding Sadness
Coping Strategies
Emotional Expression
Common Triggers
BONUS!!! (Pop Culture Edition)
100

This is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences.

What is sadness?

100

This is a simple technique that involves taking slow, deep breaths to calm yourself.

What is deep breathing?

100

This is a healthy way to express emotions through words.

What is talking about your feelings?

100

Losing a loved one or a pet can trigger feelings of sadness known as...

What is grief?

100

*DOUBLE JEOPARDY*

This animated movie features a young girl named Riley and explores her emotions.

What is Inside Out?

200

This term describes a prolonged feeling of sadness that interferes with daily life.

What is depression?

200

Engaging in this type of physical activity can help improve mood and reduce feelings of sadness.

What is exercise?

200

*DOUBLE JEOPARDY*

This art form can be a powerful way to express and process sadness.

What is art or creative expression?

200

Experiencing this can often lead to disappointment and sadness when expectations aren't met.

What is failure?

200

This popular song by Pharrell Williams encourages listeners to "clap along if you feel like a room without a roof."

What is "Happy"?

300

Sadness can often be triggered by this type of event or experience.

What are losses or disappointments?

300

Writing down your thoughts and feelings can help process emotions; this activity is called a...

What is journaling?

300

Writing poems or stories is a way to express feelings; this is often referred to as...

What is creative writing?

300

Changes in routine, like moving to a new place, can trigger feelings of sadness; these changes are known as...

What are life transitions?

300

This TV show features a group of friends navigating life, love, and the ups and downs of adulthood in New York City.

What is Friends?

400

This is the difference between feeling sad and experiencing clinical depression.

What is the duration and severity of symptoms?

400

This practice encourages mindfulness and can help ground you in the present moment.

What is meditation?

400

These techniques help individuals communicate their feelings without causing harm to themselves or others.

What are healthy communication skills?

400

This social issue, often exacerbated by isolation, can lead to increased feelings of sadness.

What is loneliness?

400

This Marvel superhero is known for his catchphrase, "With great power comes great responsibility."

Who is Spider-Man?

500

This psychological term describes the process of recognizing, experiencing, and processing emotions, including sadness, rather than avoiding or suppressing them.

What is emotional awareness or emotional processing?

500

This type of therapy focuses on understanding and changing negative thought patterns.

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

500

This form of expression can involve physical movement, such as dance or sports.

What is movement or physical activity?

500

Stressful events, such as exams or job changes, can trigger these feelings.

What are high-pressure situations?

500

This uplifting film follows a young girl who finds solace in her passion for dance, despite life's challenges.

What is Step Up?