Scenarios
Someone asked me to unload the dishwasher while I was watching a show
Ask if it can wait until after the show, pause the show, do a coping skill then complete the chore
Name a way to burn off energy/anger
biking, walking, running, dancing, jump rope, swimming, any physical activity
It's okay to break things when I am mad
false
If someone is watching a sad movie and starts to cry, how might they be feeling?
sad
angry
My bedroom door is closed, and I don't want it shut
open the door, politely tell house hold members I like it open, don't let it ruin my day or mood
Name a way to relax and calm down
deep breathing, nap, bath, music, space
It's okay to hurt others when I feel mad
false
Someone turned my game off in the middle of a level, and told me to go do chores
Angry/ Mad, frustrated, annoyed, disappointed
shaky voice, lump in throat, hot or heavy body, tears
Sadness
If someone moves something of mine, what can I do?
Calmly ask where it is, keep my cool, explain that I don't like my things moved
Who can you talk to?
If I am hitting the walls and yelling, people around me will be scared
TRUE
If I am on the phone having a good conversation with someone important to me (friends or family)
happy
Smile, bright eyes, laughing
Tell me a time when you used your coping skills
bedroom, bathroom, outside, different room
If I don't answer or look away, the problem will go away
false
Practicing my breathing, listening to music I like, sitting or lying comfortably
relaxed, calm, calming down
Loud voice, standing close, lots of hand movement
angry
Tell me a time you saw someone using a good coping skill
Name 2 breathing techniques
Rainbow breath, square breathing, deep breathing,
If someone upsets me, I can speak to them rudely and with rude words
false
If someone caught me doing something I shouldn't be doing (stealing, snooping)
scared, embarrassed, angry, sad
Raised eyebrows, wide open eyes, open mouth
scared or surprised