Calming Down
Strategies
Lesson
100
The first thing you should do when you need to calm down.
What is Stop (use a signal)
100
2,4,6,8,10 is an example of what?
What is counting?
100

Where do you experience strong emotions?

What is brain and body

200
Give an example of a signal.
What is chill out, hold on, hang on, hold up, wait a minute, etc...
200
"You can do this!" is an example of this strategy.
What is positive self-talk
200

What are some strong emotions described in lesson?

What is anger, embarrassment, fear, frustration

300
Name 2 strong, negative emotions you could experience.
What is anger, frustration, sadness, embarrassment, hurt, jealousy, etc...
300
"You are in control" is an example of this strategy.
What is positive self-talk.
300

What was happening in Maia's brain?

Confused, emotional part of her brain was bombarded with messages from the body. Thinking part of her brain was not in control.

400
Two physical signs you might have when you are feeling strong emotions.
What are head hurts, stomach hurts, face gets red, muscles tighten, can't think straight, palms sweat, heart races, breath gets faster.. etc.
400
1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, 3 Mississippi....
What is counting?
400

What was Maia's negative self talk?

What is "He always does that" "Cheater" "He thinks he's so smart" "I hate him!"

500
List the 3 calming down strategies.
What is positive self talk, counting, and breathing.
500
Inhale, Exhale, Inhale, Exhale etc...
What is breathing?
500

What do you think happen to your emotions when you use negative self talk?

What is emotions escalate or get stronger. strong emotions can make us feel out of control.

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