ICE BREAKERS
Tell 2 truths, and 1 lie.
Be Appropriate Please.
Open for all youth
Give an example of an "I" statement.
I feel _________ when _________.
Anger is the tip of the iceberg. Give an example of another emotion that may be underneath.
Sadness
Disappointed
Lonely
Hurt
Embarrassed
Pain
Anxiety
Guilt
True or False: Humans are the only animals on the planet who enjoy spicy foods.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose? Why?
Open to all youth.
Give an example of a "unhealthy" coping skill.
Overeating.
Procrastination.
Sleeping too much or too little.
Self-Harm.
Aggression.
Social Withdrawal.
Drug or alcohol abuse.
Take a deep breath.
Journaling.
Walk away.
Count to 100.
Listen to music.
Go outside.
What is the strongest muscle in the body?
Describe a mistake you made, and what you learned from it.
(does not need to be super personal)
Open for all youth.
List one of the P.L.E.A.S.E. emotion regulation skills.
(Remember, and unhealthy body will make it difficult to manage your emotions.)
PL - Treat physical illness
E - Eat Healthy
A - Avoid Mood-Altering Drugs
S - Sleep Well
E - Exercise
Give an example of anger warning signs.
Mind goes blank.
Insult another person.
Face turns red.
Body or hands shake.
Start sweating.
Throw things.
Heavy or fast breathing.
Scream, yell, or raise voice.
Clench fists.
Crying.
Headaches.
What animals sleep while standing up?
Horses and cows.
Name your favorite color, movie, and season.
Open for all youth.
4 seconds.
What do you think could happen to you if you never expressed your anger?
Free for all dicussion.
False - It takes two to three years for a pineapple to grow to its full size!
Would you rather...
Only be able to crawl?
Or
Only be able to walk sideways like a crab?
Open to all youth.
List the 5 senses you can use during a Mindfulness Exercise.
5. You can see.
4. You can feel.
3. You can hear.
2. You can smell.
1. You can taste.
What is the word to describe the event or situation that causes people's anger?
Triggering event.
How many eyes does a caterpillar have?
12.