Emotions
The 3 points of the frustration triangle
Name it, tame it, reframe it
What is a chill skill/coping skill?
A way to help us "tame it" or regulate our emotions.
“This is just the worst day ever.”
Filtering Fish
"You're feeling worried about a test and you've tried a chill skill but still need help. Who would you talk to?"
Mom, brother, aunt, teacher, etc.
Name 3 emotions besides happy and mad and show what facial expressions would go with those emotions.
Sad, anxious, fearful, scared, disgusted, loved, frustrated, disappointed, etc.
Name 3 chill skills
Breathe, Yoga, Sing, Take a break, draw, color, paint, feel the breeze, etc.
“Ugh. My friends don’t want to play what I want to play. They’re such jerks!”
Labeling Lion
List 3 people on your team
Teacher, mom, aunt, brother, etc.
Fill in the blanks: All emotions are __________ but not all ___________ are okay
Okay; actions/behaviors
This is when I'm paying attention to my surroundings and being in the present moment.
What is mindfulness
“I’m never going to be able to figure this out. It’s just too hard.”
Toxic Tiger
Who are you thankful for on your team and why?
...
Besides talking, this is a way to help me recognize emotions.
Body language/non-verbal cues
Demonstrate one chill skill
Breathing, rolling shoulders, stretching, etc.
“I know how to do it best. I don’t need to listen to my friends.”
Right Tramp
It is helpful to have a team because...
....
This phrase is a great way to help me appropriately express my emotions and take responsibility for my emotions.
"I feel"
The part of your brain that can get worked up when something bad happens.
What is the barking dog/amygdala/ limbic system
“They think I’m dumb and they’re laughing at me.”
Jumping to Conclusions Rabbit
Things can often become easier when I __________
ask for help