Name That Emotion
Crossed arms and a narrow eyebrows.
What is Anger (or any Anger related emotions)
Something you can chew to focus your attention on and calm down.
What is Gum.
Making time for yourself each day is important for coping with life's stressors.
What is True.
You're in the middle of something and your parent has already asked you to take the trash out 2 times. If they ask again, you lose dessert (and dessert is super rich and tasty cake which you don't want to miss out on). What do you do?
What is Stop and take the trash out.
Skills used to deal with emotions.
What are Coping Skills.
Tears, frowning, upset.
What is Sadness (or any sad related emotions).
To talk to a therapist or counselor.
What is Therapy.
Hurting others or yourself is a healthy and effective way to cope.
What is True.
You're playing a video game with a friend who is beating you in every level. You begin to feel your chest tighten and your face feels hot. You realize you're getting angry and frustrated. What should you do?
What is Kindly stop playing the game and do something else that will help relax you.
What are the defined rules or limits that someone sets to protect their security and wellbeing around others called?
What is Boundaries.
Flat expression, heaving sighing
What is Irritated or annoyed.
To release negative feelings by running or lifting weights.
What is exercising
Instant fixes for stress exists.
What is not true.
You're angry at yourself for getting a C on your essay at school. You feel stupid and dumb. What do you do to help yourself?
What is....
Positive Self-Talk
Talk to a Trusted Adult
Journal
Write a list of all the positive things you've done recently
Or anything else that is based is positivity (Coping skills).
Type of communication needed to successfully communicate with someone else.
What is Positive Communication.
Body jumping, eyes wide, screaming
What is Scared, frightened, or surprised.
The feeling of wanting to punch something but not wanting to hurt your hand.
What is punching something soft (ex: Pillow, Bed, Couch cushion)
No thought or feeling is wrong in itself, rather, what we do with those feelings is what really counts.
What is True
Your walk into a room and find your sibling is crying. You ask what's wrong but they yell "just leave me alone!". What is an appropriate thing to do in this situation?
What is Respect your sibling's need for space and allow them time to calm down.
The anticipation of future problems that can cause intense unpleasant feelings and/or physical symptoms
What is Anxiety
Sweating, shaking, knees weak, arms are heavy
What is Nervous, Scared, Frightened, or Terrified.
You walk into the mall. Being around the large number of people begins to make you feel overwhelmed and your chest feels tight. Name 2 coping skills can you use in this moment to help you calm down?
What is...
Deep Breathing
Fist Clenching/Squeezes
Finger Tapping
Positive Self-Talk
Think about something funny
Chewing Gum
Sit Down
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
The 5 phases of grief include: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Sadness, and Acceptance.
What is True.
Someone is in your face yelling. How can you deal with this situation in a healthy and productive manner?
What is Walking away and finding a safe place and/or person to go to for help.
What is an emotional response to a terrible event that can cause mental health issues called?
What is Trauma.