Coping Tools
A type of breathing where my tummy fills with air then slowwwwly gets pushed out through my mouth
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Balloon Breathing?
When my fists clench, my face gets hot, and I want to yell
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Angry?
When I don't have anything interesting to do, I might bother someone else in my home.
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Boredom?
When I look at someone when they speak to me
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Making eye contact?
When I make a guess about what others are thinking even thought I don't actually know
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Jumping to conclusions?
An art-based relaxation tool where I can express myself without words
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Drawing?
When I have lots of energy and I am looking forward to an event
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Excited?
If I don't feel like there is someone who will listen and spend time with me, I may get upset.
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Loneliness?
When I try to understand something that was said I might do this.
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Asking questions?
When I focus only on the bad things that have happened, and forget about anything nice or good
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Filtering?
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5-4-3-2-1 Senses?
When my stomach hurts and I am worrying about something
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Nervous?
When I am unsure about my ability to complete a task, or I feel nervous about how others might judge me.
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Low Self-Esteem/Self-Doubt?
When my feelings are hurt, or I need help with something, I may need to express my feelings this way.
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speaking up for myself?
When I struggle to take responsibility for my actions
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Blaming?
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Stretching?
When I have difficulty sitting still and I am uninterested in an activity
Bored?
When I want to do something, even though I know an adult will probably say "no"
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Rules/Limits?
When someone is speaking and I have something to say, I need to wait my turn.
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not interrupting?
An example of this is when I get a bad grade, and call myself a dummy.
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Labeling?
Activities I practice that help me have fun so that I no longer am feeling sad or frustrated
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Watching videos, reading, or listening to music?
When I am confident that I will be okay even if something scary happens
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Safe?
When I remember something that happened that makes me feel sad, scared, or angry.
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Trauma reminders?
When I am curious to know how another person might describe their experience, I might try this.
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Perspective taking?
When I believe that people are making mistakes specifically to hurt me; or I believe something is my fault even though it really isn't
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Personalization?