Calming
Petting your dog is what type of calming technique?
Touch or Tactile.
Listening to a song would be what kind of calming technique?
Auditory
This droid with a orange head appears in Rebels.
Chopper (C1-10P)
How can I think before I speak?
Count to ten in your head before saying anything.
This is a wheel with words to describe our emotions.
The Feelings Wheel
If I walk away from a upsetting situation I am doing what technique?
Taking a Break
What is Self-Talk?
Your inner coach, the voice in your head, you can use to name feelings to calm down. (i.e. Using statements like "I am Feeling [emotion] right now.")
Young Anakin competes in this type of racing.
Pod Racing
Your ability to stop and think before you act is called this.
Impulse Control or "The Brakes"
What do the 4-7-8 mean in 4-7-8 Breathing?
4 Seconds inhale
7 Seconds Hold your Breath
8 Seconds Exhale
Explain what is happening in the brain when someone is said to have "flipped their lid."
The logical part of the brain is no longer in control, and the emotional/survival part of the brain is running the show.
In the "Control Tower" model, what role does Self-Talk play in regaining emotional balance?
It acts as an internal coach, providing logical instructions and reminders that help you regain control.
Jar Jar Binks alien species is called this. (Bonus: What Planet is he from?)
Gungan. Bonus: Naboo
Breaking down a big task into steps to follow is this skill.
Planning or Prioritizing (such as breaking, clean the house down into things like - make the bed, empty the dishwasher, clean up after pets)
What is Box Breathing?
Breathing in 4 Seconds, Breathing out 4 seconds, Breathing in 4 Seconds, Breathing out 4 seconds. Each four breaths equal like the sides of a box.
Why is it recommended to use a calming technique during a Yellow Light phase rather than waiting for a Red Light phase?
It is much easier to calm the nervous system before the "lid is flipped." Once you reach a Red Light, the logical brain is offline, making it very difficult to remember or use tools effectively.
What are two physical signs that your "Control Tower" might be losing power (i.e., signs of a stress response)?
Any two of the following: Increased heart rate, shallow breathing, clenched jaw/fists, "butterflies" in the stomach, or feeling hot/flushed.
What is Kylo Ren's birth name?
Ben Solo
If I am having a hard time starting a task I am struggling with this skill.
Task Initiation or "The Ignition"
The "Just Do it!" Skill
What are calming skills for?
To reduce meltdowns, to gain control of your emotions, to deal with tough situations.
The "5-4-3-2-1" technique is a form of "grounding." List the five senses used in this exercise and how many items you are meant to identify for each.
5 things you See, 4 things you Touch, 3 things you Hear, 2 things you Smell, and 1 thing you Taste.
In the "Stoplight" method of emotional regulation, what specific emotional state does the Yellow Light represent?
Caution or Frustration. It’s the "warning" zone where you feel stressed or annoyed but haven't fully lost control yet.
Anakin gave Ahsoka Tano this nickname.
Snips
If I can "Roll With the Punches" and adapt to changes by using my Plan B I am using what skill?
Flexible Thinking or "The U-Turn"
This was your homework to do since last session.
Make tea for Nana and Empty the dishwasher.