Thought or Feeling?
Lonely
Feeling. What is a thought you have when you feel lonely?
I'm never going to feel better.
Feelings come and go. I can do activities to help me feel better in the moment.
What do you give a sick lemon
What is lemon-Aid
Only kids need therapy.
False! Adults go to therapy all the time to learn the same things as kids
What if they don't like me?
Thought. What is the feeling?
I failed the test, I must not be smart.
I can get things wrong and learn how to do better next time. Failure is part of learning.
Why couldn't the pony sing the lullaby?
What is she was a little horse
Parents are responsible for making their kids feel better all the time, no matter what.
False! Parents can try to help their kids feel better but our feelings, behaviors, and thoughts are only up to ourselves. Parents can't always help. Sometimes kids have to feel better on their own (like when they're at school and parents aren't around).
Frustrated
Feeling. What would a thought be that goes with this feeling?
I've had a bad morning, I'm just going to give up.
I have the rest of the day for things to get better.
What kind of tree fits in your hand?
Palm tree
Therapy and medication makes us feel better overnight.
False - therapy and medication can take awhile to work. We can help ourselves feel better by using healthy coping skills with practice, which may take some time.
I am so strong, I can do anything I set my mind to!
Thought. What is the feeling?
If I make one mistake, that means I don't understand anything.
I'm still learning. If I keep practicing, I'll get better.
What goes up on a rainy day?
An umbrella
Thoughts are the same thing as feelings.
False. BONUS: How are they different?