Scenarios
In the classroom
At home
Relaxation Techniques
Stress/Anger Management
100
Throwing things when becoming angry is a healthy way of expressing your anger? True or False?
What is false?
100

What can you do if you're feeling sad in the classroom because of something that happened at home?

Think of something that makes you happy, talk to the teacher or counselor, draw a picture of your feelings, take deep breaths, ask for a break

100

What can you do if your parent/guardian says no to something you really wanted to do?

Try CALMLY talking to them about it, use "I" statements to express feelings, find a compromise, find something else to do, find a distraction, acknowledge that you are disappointed or angry

100

Demonstrate three deep breaths

Take three deep breaths

100
What is a healthy outlet for releasing stress?
What is exercise, journaling, talking to a trusted friend, drawing, deep breathing, guided imagery, yoga, listening to music, or reading?
200
You are feeling stressed with school and family. Who are 3 people you can talk to for support?
What is Family -Friends -Therapist -Counselor -Community Therapy Services?
200

What if you finish your work early and have extra time?

Draw or color in your seat, tell the teacher you're done, find more work to do, double check your work

200

What can you do when a sibling hits you?

Tell a parent, use "I" statements to express your feelings, take deep breaths, walk away, find a distraction, write down your feelings

200

Who are three people you can talk to when you are feeling upset?

Mom, dad, grandparent, friend, teacher, counselor

200
Signs that your body gives you when you are experiencing anger.
What is knots in your stomach, clenching your hands or jaw, feeling clammy or flushed, breathing faster, headaches, pacing or needing to walk around “seeing red, "having trouble concentrating, pounding heart, tensing your shoulders
300
These may include exercising, relaxation techniques, going for a walk with an adult, or enjoying a hobby, sport, or any activity you like.
What are examples of healthy coping skills?
300

What can you do if you have a question but the teacher is still talking?

Raise your hand, write down your question to ask later

300

What can I do when I am bored at home?

Color/draw, watch tv, play a video game, clean something, re-organize something, go play outside, learn something new, listen to music, ask to help a parent or sibling
300
What involves the tensing of the muscles then releasing for relaxation?
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
300
What is a simple and instant way to manage your anger?
What is counting to 10 and deep breathing?
400
I am getting frustrated in class and am going to use my coping skills to turn my mood around. How do I know that my coping skill is a healthy one?
What are the 3 Laws of Coping Skills (they don't hurt me, others, or property/break the rules)?
400

What can you do if a classmate hits you?

Tell the teacher, use kind words, ask for a break

400

What can you do when you get home home from a tough day at school? 

Take a break to calm down, write about the tough day, talk to someone you trust about the tough day, color/draw, eat a snack, go run around outside, play with a friend or sibling

400
What involves imagining a relaxing destination and picturing yourself there for relaxation purposes?
What is guided imagery/visualization?
400
What is an unhealthy way to handle stress that involves doing nothing?
What is keeping your feelings inside/"bottled up"?
500

Give an example of an unhealthy coping skill and why it's unhealthy. 

Eating too much food, hitting someone, using curse words, hitting/throwing something, harming myself etc.

500

What is one positive choice and one negative choice you can make in the classroom when you are angry?

Positive: ask for a break, remove myself from situation, talk to the teacher or counselor, find a distraction etc.

Negative: yell, hit, fight, be mean, throw something

500

What can you do if you and your sibling cannot agree what game to play?

Find a compromise, get a parent to help, use "I" statements to express emotions, find a game you both want to play
500
Name 3 healthy things I can do to relax. Bonus 100 points for naming an additional thing you can do in your chair in class!
What is deep breathing, visualization, yoga, counting, etc. Bonus: Chair "push-ups"
500
Name 2 things you can do to PREVENT stress and anger from building up.
What is practicing self-care, having a healthy support system, eating healthy, getting good sleep, etc.
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