Mindfulness Space/Zones of Regulation
Name one item in a mindfulness space.
(fidget, essential oil, comfortable chair, rug, etc)
Who can you have empathy for?
friend, peer, teacher, parent
Who do you typically have problems with at school?
Friends
Peers
Teachers
Bus Driver
If someone pushes you in the hall one time, that is called bullying.
False
It must happen more than once.
What color in the Zones of Regulation is your goal when calming down?
Green
What color of zone are you in when you are feeling sad or very tired?
Blue
Is empathy a skill that anyone can learn?
Yes
You do this before using the
Problem-Solving steps so you can think clearly.
Calm Down
Telling someone to “calm down” is a great way to get someone to calm down.
False
It can actually have the opposite effect.
What calming-down strategy sends a message to your brain that “everything is ok?
Deep, centered breathing
What zone is where a person has the highest level of energy?
Red
Name a skill that someone can use to show empathy.
listening with attention
taking someone’s perspective
accepting differences
disagreeing respectfully
showing compassion and gratitude
Who are some people who are able to help you solve problems?
friends, peers, teachers, bus driver, other trusted adults
Anxiety is a feeling of worry about things that may or may not happen.
True
What is the first step in the calming down sequence?
Give yourself a stop signal.
What color of zone are you in when you are feeling anxious or worried?
Yellow
Name one way you can be more understanding.
relate to how others feel
be kind
don't judge
put yourself in their shoes
What is one thing you can do when attempting to problem solve?
Show respect
Listen
Accept apologies
Admit when you are wrong
A consequence is only a negative effect of an action.
False
It can also be a positive effect of an action.
List two strategies that you can use to calm down.
take a break
breathing
coloring
listen to music
go to mindfulness space
exercise
What is the expected amount of time for you to spend in the Mindfulness Space?
5 minutes
What is one benefit of showing empathy?
improve relationships
shows kindness to others
What does the “E” stand for the in the problem-solving STEPs?
Explore consequences
Name the part of the brain that is all reaction.
Amygdala
TRUE or FALSE
The best type of calming breaths are loud and fast.
False