Teaching Suicide Awareness and Prevention 2019

SUICIDE AWARENESS & PREVENTION MODULE 2018
WORKSHEET 5: COPING WITH YOUR EMOTIONS
Your emotions can affect the way you think and your behaviour. When you feel a
particular way, what are you likely to do? Complete the sentences below with a few
words that describe how you reacted the last time you felt these emotions.
1. The last time I felt BORED, I responded by: __________________________
2. The last time I felt ANGRY, I responded by:
3. The last time I felt PLEASED WITH MYSELF, I responded by:
4. The last time I felt SAD, I responded by:
5. The last time I felt SHY, I responded by:
6. The last time I felt GROUCHY, I responded by:
7. The last time I felt LONELY, I responded by:
8. The last time I felt FRIGHTENED, I responded by:
9. The last time I felt JEALOUS, I responded by:
10. The last time I felt AFFECTIONATE, I responded by:.
11. The last time I felt EMBARRASSED, I responded by:
12. The last time I felt ECSTATIC, I responded by:
Which emotions do you find most difficult to handle? Be aware that no single response
works for any of us every time. By sharing and discussing your responses, you can begin
to broaden your range of mature ways to handle both positive and negative feelings.
Decide what you will try the next time you feel a specific emotion. Learning new coping
skills can give you the tools you need to deal with the stresses and problems of life and
let you take control while giving you confidence and making you feel good about
yourself.
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