Name that strategy!
You clench your fists very tight and then relax and shake them out. You can imagine holding a certain object while doing this.
Squeezing a lemon
Finger tracing breathing (starfish breathing), Box breathing, Flower & Candle (hot soup)
Demonstrate squeezing a lemon
squeezing a lemon
You’re in class and you have a list of 5 assignments you need to complete by the end of the week. You're feeling overwhelmed. You don’t know where to start and are starting to think, “why bother?” It looks like your classmates are doing just fine and are busy at work. What can you do to re focus and get to work on your tasks?
When you are not sure what to do or how to respond to a certain situation, you might do this...
ask for help from teacher/adult/friend.
What is an example of a hobby or enjoyable activity you can do to calm down, refocus, and/or make yourself feel better?
exercise/sports, listening to music, playing games, drawing, journaling, watching tv/movies, etc.
Demonstrate positive self-talk: What could you silently tell yourself if you felt yourself getting annoyed by a friend/classmate and were trying to calm yourself down.
"It's going to be okay," "Stay calm," "Take some deep breaths," etc...
You see your friends looking at you and whispering to each other. They start laughing and you wonder if they are talking badly about you. You start to feel angry. You want to walk over and tell them off, but you realize that might not be the best idea. What could you do to calm down and/or resolve the situation?
positive self talk, deep breathing, squeezing a lemon, etc.
Telling yourself "This is hard, but I can do it," while working on a hard assignment is an example of...
positive self talk
What is an example of seeking support from others?
asking for help, asking for a break, talking to a friend or trusted adult
Demonstrate finger tracing breathing
finger tracing breathing
You are playing a game and are in the middle of a really difficult part. Your game turns off and you lose your progress. You feel really upset and frustrated. What can you do to calm down?
Deep breathing, positive self-talk, squeezing a lemon, going for a walk, listening to music, etc...