SEL Managing Emotions

"Stop and think before reacting" is an example of Managing Emotions.

• True

• False

What are some coping skills?

• Counting to 10

• Yelling at someone when your angry

• Controlling your breathing

• Go for a walk

• Taking a break and then coming back to the task

"I feel upset when you don't include me in the group. Could you ask me to join you next time."

This is a GOOD example of an I statement.

• True

• False

Meghan hears about a big test in math, and it's on Monday (the worst day for tests).

What should she do?

• Fake sick and stay home

• Cry and scream at her teacher

• Take some deep breaths and plan to study before the test

• Email her teacher to ask for help

What are coping skills you can do without leaving your seat?

• Count to ten

• Close your eyes

• Breathe deeply in and out

• Close the computer and go to sleep

• Stretch your arms and legs, wiggle your hands and feet

How can you rewrite this to make it more positive?

"I don't like this class it's boring."

• This class will be over soon.

• Maybe I can do homework for another class in here.

• I can ask for help from the teacher.

• I will try to do my best today.

Why does deep breathing help you calm down?

• You can focus on something that isn't the problem

• You're brain loves oxygen

• Breathing is not a stressful activity

What does "reframe your thinking" mean?

• Buying picture frames

• Working to be more positive and not stress out so much

• Thinking like someone else

• Training your brain

Yes, I see ... you mean.

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What do you mean exactly ... this?

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