Zones
In this zone, we feel out of control and angry.
Red Zone
Type of behavior that makes others feel comfortable, safe and happy. This type of behavior also changes depending on the setting you're in.
Expected Behavior
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.
Yelling at others
Harming yourself or others
Negative self-talk
Eating too much or too little
Bottling up feelings
True or False?
We use coping skills daily.
True
What holiday is coming up this month?
Valentine's Day!
In this zone we feel happy and calm. In this zone, people are most comfortable around you.
Green Zone
This type of behavior makes others feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or upset. This type of behavior also changes depending on the setting.
Unexpected Behavior
Name two unhealthy coping skills.
Yelling at others
Aggression/Violence
Negative self-talk
Eating too much or too little
Bottling up feelings
Chewing your fingernails
Avoiding the problem
Name one type of mindful breathing you can do/use to cope
Cookie or Soup Breathing
Bee Breathing
Belly Breathing
Star Breathing
What colors are the stars on the American flag?
White
This zone would be okay if you are at a birthday party or a park, but would not be expected if you are at school working on an assignment.
Yellow Zone
Is this an expected behavior or unexpected behavior: A student yells out instead of raising their hand to be called on and share.
Unexpected behavior
How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?
The unhealthy coping skill can hurt ourselves, hurt others, cause more problems that we have to deal with
Name one healthy coping skill that you use or want to start using.
Reading
Writing/Journaling
Listening to music
Talking to friends/family
Taking a walk
Deep Breathing
Meditation
What do caterpillars turn into?
Butterflies
In these two zones, people typically have poor control over their emotions and behaviors and therefore, may act unexpectedly or even mean.
Yellow and Red Zones
Name an Expected behavior
Raising your hand to be called on in class
Holding the door open for someone
Following the school norms
True or False?
Unhealthy coping skills are easier than healthy coping skills.
True
Name two healthy coping skills
Reading
Writing/Journaling
Listening to music
Talking to friends/family
Taking a walk
Deep Breathing
Meditation
What is the name of the toy cowboy in Toy Story?
Woody
All of them!! You're feelings are always okay, just make sure to monitor your behavior.
Name an Unexpected behavior
Interrupting someone
Aggression
Being disrespectful
Do unhealthy coping skills have a short or long-term effect?
Short term. Unhealthy coping skills often times place a band-aid over the problem which leads to more harm down the road.
Healthy Coping skills help us:
a) deal with stressors in our lives
b) work through our emotions and problems
c) process our thoughts and emotions
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
healthy coping skills allow us to take a minute and process what is happening with our emotions, stressors, thoughts and problems.
Chessie Tigers!