Circle of control - can control/ can't control
My behaviours and actions
I can control
Ignore what is happening
Negative coping skills
How would you feel if you were late to school?
Worried/scared
Music
Favourite music?
The weather
Out of my control
Use offensive language
Negative coping skills
How would you feel if it was your birthday
Excited/happy
Sports
Favourite team, favourite sport etc..
Being sick
Out of my control
Talk to someone you trust
Positive coping skills
How would you feel if it began to snow
Cold
Movies
Favourite movie, favourite genre, favourite film etc
Predicting what will happen
Out of my control
Hurt someone
Negative coping skills
How would you feel if you forgot your lunch?
Upset, angry, worried
School
Favourite class, favourite teacher, favourite subject etc..
The friends I choose
Can control
Count to five before you act
Positive coping skill
How would you feel if you were listening to your favourite music?
Excited, happy
Activities
Favourite activity to do etc..