True or False: When I am upset, I feel better when one of my grownups gives me a hug.
What is square breathing?
Let's practice!
Why does it take pirates a long time to learn the alphabet?
Because they can spend years at C!
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness can generally be described as being in the present moment, observing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without reacting to them.
True or False: Seals are related to skunks.
Believe it or not, this is true! They are also related to bears, otters, weasels, and raccoons!
True or False: When I am upset, I feel better when someone asks me if I am ok and sits with me while I am upset.
What is 4-7-8 breathing?
Let's practice!
How do they keep the basketball arena cool?
They fill it with fans!
What is "naming the feeling," and why is it important?
Naming the feeling means that you can notice how you are feeling and give a name to it, like "sad," "mad," "happy," "jealous," "excited," etc. This is important because when we can recognize what we are feeling and why, it can be easier to understand and cope with the feeling. It can also reduce distress and help you with regulation.
How long can a seal hold its breath?
Up to 1.5-2 hours!
a) expresses concern
b) listens to what I have to say
c) validates my feelings
d) all of the above
What is rainbow breathing?
Let's practice!
Knock Knock!
Who's There?
Theodore.
Theodore who?
Theodore wasn't open, so I knocked!
What is positive self-talk, or reframing?
This is a strategy we can use when we find that our thoughts are negative or unhelpful. Changing the thoughts around can help us to feel better, or at least help us modify our emotions enough to avoid unhelpful emotional reactions.
How long are mama seals pregnant with their offspring?
About 11 months!
My favorite way for others to help or support me when I am upset is_____________________.
What is color breathing?
Let's practice!
Did you hear about the rancher who had 97 cows in his field?
When he rounded them up, he had 100!
How can exercise help with regulation?
Exercise gives our muscles and joints stimulation, which some people need lots of to help with regulation. It also creates certain chemicals in the brain that help improve mood and executive functioning (which includes things like impulse control).
What is the name of the only true freshwater seal?
The baikal seal, found in Lake Baikal in Siberia.
One thing I do NOT like for other people to do when I am upset is ____________________.
What is bumblebee breathing?
Let's practice!
What do you call a line of rabbits jumping backwards?
A receding hare-line!
What is attention-shifting?
Attention-shifting is being able to change your focus to something other than what is bothering you. This can help you avoid big emotional reactions. Remember--we want to avoid unhelpful reactions, not the emotions themselves! Sometimes distracting yourself for a short while helps you to come back to the emotion with a fresh outlook and more capacity for dealing with what is upsetting you.
Why do seals have high levels of carbon monoxide in their blood?
Seals hold their breath for about 75% of their lives, thanks to their diving habits! The only way to clear the carbon monoxide is to exhale!