Distraction
Something you can listen to
Music, TV
Name 1 way you can "ground yourself"
Yoga, meditation, breathing exercises
Name one emotion.
Sad, Happy, mad, excited
Cook yourself a nice meal
This is something you can help that take care of earth
You use crayons and pens to do this
Drawing or coloring
What grounding exercise should we do right now?
Breathing
Find something you can see, touch or feel, or meditate
What do most people do when they feel sad
Cry
This self love technique involves water
Shower, swimming, bubble bath
This helpful activity involves a stamp.
Send a card, write a letter
You can sit quietly and do this in your room. If it is night you will need a light. You use your eyes to do this.
Reading
This grounding activity uses your lungs.
Breathing exercises
What can you do outdoors to help release bad feelings.
Walk, sports, exercise
This involves a little work but it makes you feel good after you finish. This is something you can do in your bedroom.
Make your bed
How can you help someone
Answers Vary
What is your favorite Distraction
Varying answers
This grounding exercise requires you to shut your eyes
Meditation
Should you watch a sad movie when you are feeling sad?
Probably not, better to watch a funny one.
what can you make at home or school that makes you feel good
varying answers
What can you do at home to help your family?
Take care of the dogs, wash dishes, take out the trash, listen to your parents, clean your room, etc
Why is distraction helpful to cope with change.
You stop thinking about it for a little while.
Do you have to be at home to do a grounding exercise?
No
What can you use your pillow for when you feel angry or upset?
Yell into it
Which self love technique do you want to try?
What helpful thing do you do for your friends?
Answers vary