Emotions 101
What are the three main parts of an emotion?
Thoughts, physical feelings, and behavior.
What is anger?
A strong emotion that happens when something seems unfair or threatening.
What are the 3 parts of the cognitive triangle?
Thoughts, feelings, behaviors.
What is a people problem?
A conflict or challenge with another person.
What’s your favorite coping skill?
True or False: Emotions are good or bad.
False — emotions are not good or bad; they just are.
True or False: It’s healthy to always bottle up anger.
Fill in the blank: A negative thought leads to a ______ emotion.
Negative
Name one healthy way to solve a disagreement.
Active listening, using “I” statements, talk it out, hold a conversation, etc
Name one thing you’ve learned about yourself during this group.
Ex. anger, emotions, problem solving, stress management
Name two physical signs you might notice when you're feeling nervous.
Sweaty palms, fast heartbeat, etc.
True or False: Anger is a normal human emotion
True
What’s a more helpful thought you can use if you fail a test?
I can study harder next time and improve.
What does it mean to show empathy?
Understanding and caring about how someone else feels.
What’s one thing you can do when you’re stressed at school?
Ex. take a break, ask for support, talking to a counselor or teacher, etc
What’s one way to figure out what emotion you're feeling?
Check your thoughts and physical sensations.
What’s one unhelpful way to deal with anger?
Yelling, hitting, shutting down, etc.
How does changing your thoughts affect your emotions and behavior?
Healthier thoughts lead to better emotions and actions.
Why is communication important in solving people problems?
It helps others understand your side and avoids misunderstandings.
True or False: Everyone feels emotions the same way.
False
Why is it important to understand your emotions?
So you can manage them in healthy ways.
What are two healthy ways to deal with anger?
Deep breathing, taking a break, talking to someone, etc.
Give an example of how the cognitive triangle works.
Thought: “No one likes me” → Feeling: Sad → Behavior: Avoid others.
What’s one thing you can do if a people problem feels too big to handle alone?
Ask a trusted adult or counselor for help.
Describe a time you used one of the Strong Teens skills in real life.
Ex. home-life, family, friends, school, etc