What kinds of thoughts do you have when you are feeling stressed?
Examples: Nothing is going right, I can't do this, this is too much, etc.
When you feel stressed, where do you feel it in your body?
Heart, chest, head, stomach, others?
How can you tell if somebody in your family is upset?
Answers vary.
What makes you feel loved and special?
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Take 3 deep breaths.
Good job!
What kinds of thoughts do you have when you feel excited?
Examples: I can't wait! This is going to be so much fun! Etc.
When you feel happy, where do you feel it in your body?
Heart, shoulders, face, others?
How do you act when you feel happy?
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Who do you feel safe talking to?
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Look around the room and notice the different colors you can see. Name as many as you can.
Great!
How would you feel if you were thinking that something bad could happen at any moment?
Scared, fearful, nervous, etc.
How does it feel in your body when you feel scared?
Shoulders hunched; heart pounding; stomach ache; others?
How do you act when you feel angry?
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What are 3 things you are grateful for?
Bonus: How do you show your gratitude?
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Reach your arms over your head and take a big, slow stretch like you are just waking up.
Nice!
What kinds of thoughts do you have when you feel angry?
This is not what I want! I don't like this. This is so unfair. Etc.
How does it feel in your body when you feel angry?
Hot; heart pounding; breathing heavily; muscles tensed; others?
If someone is fidgeting, looking around the room, and taking short, fast breaths, they might feel______.
Nervous (scared, anxious, worried, etc.)
What is one thing you are proud of yourself for?
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Touch one object near you and describe it. What is the color? Texture? Temperature?
Awesome!
How would you feel if you were thinking that you are safe right now and that everything will be okay?
Calm, relaxed, peaceful, etc.
What is one difference in your body when you feel nervous and when you feel calm?
Examples: My shoulders are tight when I feel nervous and relaxed when I feel calm; my breathing is faster when I feel nervous and slower when I feel calm; others?
If someone is smiling, jumping up and down, and laughing, they might feel_____.
Happy, excited, joyful, etc.
Where is one place you feel safe? Describe any sights, smells, sounds, colors, or feelings you associate with this place.
Answers vary.
Come up with 3 positive messages you can say to yourself when you are having a hard time.
Great!