Coping Skills
A fidget
Is it expected to cry and scream when you lose a game?
No
Green
Your pencil broke
Small
Tight body, heart beating fast, wiggly legs
Nervous
What tool could you use when you are in the Red Zone because your game froze and you lost your saved progress?
Deep breaths, walk away, take a break
Is it expected to help a friend when they drop their book at school?
Yes
What is Leanne's favorite sport?
Hockey
You got in a car accident
Big
What are 2 body sensations you have when mad?
Tight, hot, raised shoulders, kicking legs
What is a yellow zone tool for when you are silly?
Deep breaths, take a walk, squeezes, count to 10
Is it expected to be in the Red Zone if your house was on fire?
Yes
1 brother, 1 sister
You forgot your lunch
Medium
What are 2 body sensations you have when tired?
Slow body, heavy shoulders, heavy eyes, slow heartbeat, yawning
What are 2 tools you could use when you're sad?
Ask for a hug, cry into a pillow, talk to an adult, think happy thoughts
Is it expected to be tired when you stayed up late watching basketball?
Does Leanne have any pets?
Yes (2 dogs)
Your brother said mean words to you
Medium
Jumping, fast heartbeat, loud voice, smiling
excited
Coping skills help us:
A) Calm down
B) Make expected choices
C) Both
C) Both
Is is expected to kick your friends chair when they are being mean to the teacher?
No
Where does Leanne like to get coffee?
Starbucks
Leanne is leaving and you feel sad
Medium problem (we can be sad but it will be okay!)
What are 2 body sensations you have when focused
calm body, just right heartbeat/breathing, still legs, focused brain, quiet voice