Coping
This is something you can do when you're feeling overwhelmed, like taking a deep breath or counting to ten.
What are coping strategies?
When you have a problem with a classmate, this is the first person you should talk to.
What is a classmate?
This is what you try to do when you put yourself in someone else's shoes.
What is perspective taking?
This is someone you can go to at school if you need help standing up for yourself or a friend.
What is a teacher, social worker, or guidance counselor?
This is the name of the feeling when you're happy and everything seems fun.
What is joy or happiness?
This physical activity is a great way to let out frustration in a healthy way—plus it keeps you strong.
What is exercise?
This is the first step in solving any problem—figuring out exactly what this is.
What is identifying the problem?
This body language clue can help you guess how someone else is feeling without them saying a word.
What is a facial expression?
This is what it’s called when you speak up for yourself in a calm and respectful way.
What is self-advocacy?
This is a strong emotion you might feel when something seems unfair. It can make your face feel hot.
What is anger?
This is a calming technique where you close your eyes and imagine a peaceful place, like a beach or forest.
What is visualization?
When you're stuck between two choices, making one of these lists can help you compare your options.
What is a pros and cons list?
This phrase means "trying to see the world how someone else does."
What is seeing someone else's point of view?
If you see someone being bullied, you can do this instead of staying silent.
What is speak up or tell an adult?
This is the first step in managing your emotions—being able to do this.
What is name the emotion?
This type of journal can help you cope with tough emotions by writing down your thoughts.
What is a feelings journal?
This problem-solving strategy uses your imagination to come up with different ways to fix a situation.
What is brainstorming?
This is what you can do to check if you’ve understood someone’s point of view correctly. (Hint: “So you're saying…")
What is repeat it back to them or paraphrase?
This is a kind way to help a friend who feels left out without making others feel bad.
What is including them?
This is the emotion you feel when you've done something wrong and want to make it right.
What is guilt?
This 5-word phrase reminds you to pause and think before reacting when upset. (Hint: Starts with "Stop and...")
Stop, and think it through
This is what it's called when you and someone else both give a little to find a solution you both like.
What is a compromise?
This ability to understand and share someone else’s feelings is called this.
What is empathy?
This is the term for taking action to help someone who can’t speak up for themselves.
What is being an advocate?
This is the term for having lots of feelings all at once, like nervous, excited, and scared together.
What is mixed emotions?