What emotion are you feeling right now?
Happy, excited, angry, nervous, jealous, scared, etc.
What do we need when we are scared and in danger?
Safety
What is your favourite relaxation skill?
Anything you name :)
Pick an object and describe it mindfully (no judgements)
Remember judgements can be positive or negative
Practice an I-statement/validation
I feel ____
Because... Because...Because
I feel ____
Because
Because
Because
True or False: Angry, sad, scared are "bad" emotions
FALSE!
What do we need when we are sad?
Comfort
How do you use your safe place?
Imagine being somewhere you love and is safe to feel calm
What is one of the rules of mindfulness?
Paying attention on purpose, no judgements, don't think about the past or future
Validate someone else!
Your sister broke your toy and then you yelled at her and now she's crying:
You feel _____ Because ...Because...Because
Remember you can validate others even when you are upset with them.
How does your body feel when you're angry?
Tense, red face, clenched hands, fast heart, breathing quick, furrowed eyebrows, etc.
What do we need when we are angry?
To stand up for ourselves or others
Show us how you belly breathe?
Breathe in slow all the way to your belly (belly gets big)
Breathe out slow (belly goes back down)
Show us how to practice impulse control with bubbles
How can you show someone you care about them with your actions?
Give them a hug, listen to them without talking, ask them if they need help, say you are there for them...
How does your body feel when you are scared or worried?
Tense, shaking, fast heart beat, quick breathing, extra energy, tummy hurts, headache, blush, etc.
What do we need when we are anxious and not in danger?
To face our fears slowly
Pretend it's your brain and the sparkles are you emotions, shake it and watch them slowly settle
Show us how to practice impulse control with drawing
John came home from school and was sad because he failed a math test. He thought "I'm stupid." How can we balance this thought?
I failed one test and that doesn't mean I'm stupid. Math is hard for me and it's okay to fail. The most important thing is I try.
Name something that makes you feel sad
When someone is mean, when you can't play with friends, when someone is mad at you, etc.
Why do we have emotions? PS Think of cavemen!
To tell people information, to act quickly, to give us information
The TIPP skill stands for?
Temperature (ice), Intense exercise, Paced breathing, PMR (tense and relax)
What is a fun way you can practice impulse control at home?
Jesse's dad was mad at him for forgetting to clean his room again. He thought "I'm a bad kid." How can we balance this thought.
I made a mistake and that doesn't mean I'm a bad kid. I'll keep trying and it's okay to make mistakes. It makes sense dad is mad and he still loves me.