Discussion Questions

Discussion to deepen understanding of emotions and self-regulation.

What are some common emotions you experience?

Ask students to reflect on different situations and the corresponding emotions.

How do you usually react to these emotions?

Discuss both positive and negative reactions.

What strategies can you use to manage difficult emotions?

Encourage sharing of personal strategies and introduce new ones.

Emotion Regulation Strategies

Worksheet to help students identify and practice emotion regulation techniques.

Identify a recent situation where you felt a strong emotion. Describe the emotion and the situation.

Think about who was involved, what happened, and how you felt.

How did you react to that emotion?

Describe your actions and thoughts.

What could you have done differently to manage that emotion better?

Think of strategies like deep breathing, talking to someone, or taking a break.

Emotions & Self-Regulation Answer Key

Answer key for the quiz on emotions and self-regulation.

Which of the following is a healthy way to manage anger?

Taking deep breaths
Healthy ways to manage anger include taking deep breaths, talking to someone, or taking a break.

True or False: It is important to ignore your emotions.

False
Emotions are valuable indicators of our inner experiences and should not be ignored.

What is one strategy you can use to calm down when feeling stressed?

Both A and B
Strategies such as talking to a friend and practicing deep breathing are effective ways to manage stress.

Understanding Emotions

Handout to provide information on different emotions, their triggers, and management techniques.

Understanding Emotions

Emotions are a natural part of being human. They are signals that can tell us how we are reacting to different situations.

Types of Emotions:

• Happiness: Often triggered by achieving goals or receiving good news.
• Sadness: Can occur when experiencing loss or disappointment.
• Anger: Usually a response to perceived unfairness or frustration.
• Fear: Triggered by threats or danger.
• Surprise: When something unexpected happens.

Identifying Emotions

Here are some common emotions and how to identify them:

• Joy: You might feel light and energized, often smiling.
• Sadness: You may feel a heaviness, want to cry, or have low energy.
• Anger: Your heart might race, you might clench your fists, or feel hot.
• Fear: You might feel a sense of dread, have a rapid heartbeat, or get sweaty palms.
• Surprise: You might raise your eyebrows, open your mouth wide, or gasp.

Managing Emotions:

Here are some strategies to help manage different emotions:

1. Identify Your Emotions: Name what you are feeling (e.g.,

Identifying Different Emotions

Sheet to help students identify and match different emotions with facial expressions and scenarios.

Match the emotions with the correct facial expressions.

Think about how your face looks when you feel different emotions.

Describe a scenario where you or someone else might experience each emotion.

Example: Happiness when receiving a birthday gift.