Staying Calm with Others

Staying calm with others is an important self-management skill.

• True

• False

What are the skill steps to use when staying calm with others?

• Feel, think, hit, do

• Feel, think, talk, do

• Feel, think, yell, do

• Feel, think, ignore

What are some common triggers that make you upset?

• Watching a comedy movie

• Eating chocolate

• Taking a relaxing bath

• Some common triggers that make people upset include feeling disrespected, experiencing injustice, facing criticism, dealing with failure, and feeling overwhelmed.

How can deep breathing techniques help in staying calm when upset?

• By increasing stress hormones and causing more agitation.

• By making the body tense and increasing anxiety.

• By activating the body's relaxation response and reducing stress hormones.

• By distracting the mind and increasing heart rate.

Give an example of positive self-talk that can help in managing anger.

• I can handle this situation calmly

• I will punch something to release my anger

• I am so angry, I can't control myself

• I will yell at the person who made me angry

Why is it important to seek support from trusted adults when feeling upset?

• To receive guidance and help in managing emotions.

• To make the situation worse

• To get in trouble with the adults

• To learn how to bake a cake

How can engaging in physical activity help in releasing tension when upset?

• Physical activity can release endorphins, which act as natural stress relievers.

• Physical activity has no impact on releasing tension when upset

• Engaging in physical activity can lead to muscle tension and soreness

• Physical activity increases cortisol levels, causing more stress

What are some key components of a plan for managing anger?

• Ignoring the problem, bottling up emotions, and engaging in risky behavior

• Yelling at others, punching walls, and blaming others for your anger

• Identifying triggers, practicing relaxation techniques, and seeking professional help if needed

• Eating junk food, watching TV, and avoiding people

How can positive self-talk change your perspective when feeling upset?

• By reframing negative thoughts and emotions into more positive and balanced perspectives.

• By seeking out more negative situations to reinforce the upset feelings

• By listening to sad music and dwelling on negative thoughts

• By avoiding any positive affirmations and only focusing on the negative

Why is it important to have a trusted friend or adult to talk to when feeling upset?

• To make the situation worse by getting more people involved

• To provide support and help in finding solutions to the problem.

• To keep all your feelings bottled up inside and never talk about them

• Because it's fun to gossip about your problems with someone else