Zones of Regulation
This zone is ideal zone to be in and includes feeling calm, focused, and ready to learn
What is green zone?
balling your fists, using sarcastic tone, and pacing the room
What are middle warning signs?
When you rate a 1 on the SUDS scale, it means you are this?
What is calm or have little to no distress?
This inner voice uses supportive and realistic language to help improve your mood.
What is inner coach?
The ability to recognize and manage emotions in a helpful way is called...
What is emotional regulation?
You are nervous before giving a presentation, but you can still think clearly and follow your plan. Do you necessarily need to “fix” your feelings? What zone might you be in?
What is no? Some uncomfortable feelings can be managed without needing to disappear completely; yellow zone?
During this stage, you notice changes in your body related to your emotions but no one else is able to see them yet.
What are early warning signs?
This is the range on the SUDS?
What is 0-10?
This inner voice is often harsh, negative, and discouraging.
What is inner critic?
Taking slow deep breaths, counting, and taking a brief break are examples of what?
What are coping skills?
You feel tired, your body is moving slowly, and you are having trouble focusing.
What is blue zone?
During this stage, it is hard to think clearly and make good choices because emotions are too high.
What are late warning signs?
What does 10 represent on the SUDS scale?
What is extremely high distress?
"I made a mistake, but I can learn from it and do better next time."
What is inner coach?
What is it called when you are able to recognize how your body feels when you are becoming upset?
What is self-awareness?
This zone often involves intense emotions such as rage, panic, or being out of control.
What is Red Zone?
Name one benefit of noticing warning signs early vs waiting until late warning signs appear.
What is give more time to use coping strategies
SUDS stand for this.
What is Subjective Units of Distress Scale?
Turn this inner critic statement into inner coach language: “I’ll never be good at this.”
"This is difficult, but I can practice and get better."
Why is it often easier to regulate emotions when you notice them early?
What is increased ability to manage your emotions due to thinking more clearly?
You notice yourself becoming frustrated during a group project, but nobody else seems upset. Name one strategy you could use before your frustration grows
What is taking a break, using breathing strategies, asking for help, or communicating calmly?
A student waits until they are extremely upset before using a coping strategy. Another student uses a strategy when they notice the first signs of stress. Who may have more strategy choices available, and why?
What is the student who notices the early signs, because regulation can be easier before emotions intensify?
You cannot always control how quickly a difficult feeling goes away. Using the SUDS scale can help you focus on what two things you can do.
What is noticing my current level of distress and choosing an appropriate next step or coping strategy?
What is one major difference between an inner coach and simply pretending that everything is perfect?
inner coach is realistic and encouraging vs ignoring real challenges
A student is frustrated and wants to yell. Name two emotional regulation strategies they could use before responding.
What are deep breathing, taking space, grounding, positive self-talk, asking for help, art, fidgets, etc.?