irl social
who is my family
Something that tends to cause me overwhelming emotions, and /or disproportionate or unhealthy reactions
what is a trigger
One of the most well-known coping skills, you can do this anytime, anywhere to ground, relax, and re-focus
what is deep breathing
At school they are the people I should turn to first if I need help or am having trouble w something/ someone
who are my teachers
Usually when you start to feel a strong emotion like anger or anxiety, you also have these types of signs
what is physical
Everyone has the right to define these for themselves and others should respect them
what are boundaries
this is the state I am in when my emotions feel to strong for me to handle rationally and I may behave in unhealthy ways
what is dysregulation
When I start to feel escalated or my feelings are becoming so strong I might not be able to respond appropriately, I can always do this
what is take space/ walk away
These can be hard to make, but can be something valuable you can keep for life if you treat them w care
what are friends
this type of activity is helpful when you feel upset or angry and refers to a settled feeling in your body
what is grounding
I can do this if I am struggling w something difficult or having feelings that are hard for me to understand or deal with
what is ask for help
These are things I can learn to do to help myself mange my emotions and make better decisions
what are coping skills
In the "5, 4, 3, 2, 1" skill, you use these to ground and redirect your attention
what are your senses
When they tell you to do something it's almost always because they want what's best for you
who are your parents
you can use this to sing, talk, blow up balloons, or calm yourself down
what is your breath
whether it's a family member, a classmate, or a stranger, if I want to talk to someone, ask them a question, or give them a hug i should always do this
what is ask permission
Two things that are NOT appropriate ways to respond when someone annoys or angers you
What are yelling and hitting
Type of person for whom things like drawing, music, or writing are effective coping skills
what is creative
The main reason your bhp, clinician, caseworker and others come to see and work w you
what is to help me
A useful coping skill for anger and frustration if you are alone in a car, in area far away from other people, or have a fluffy pillow handy
what is silent screaming
If a situation or person is making me start to feel upset, anxious, angry or frustrated, it's a good idea to do this before reacting, so I can make a good choice
what is stop and count to 10
I am the one with the power to shape my own life through making these
what are choices
Doing this regularly keeps your mind, spirit and body healthy
outdoor physical activity
When I follow this consistently it helps me feel calmer and more in control, because I know what to expect and what is expected of me.
what is a routine (or schedule)
Getting enough of this improves my mood, makes difficult things feel more manageable, and helps me learn and get along w people
what is sleep