Body Response
Tense muscles and a red hot face is an example of a ______ response.
What is fight response?
My sibling made fun of me for failing my math test, so I punched him.
Fight
Many different feelings/emotions could cause someone to flip their lid.
True.
You notice a friend flipping their lid and you laugh at them.
Not helpful.
Feeling paralyzed or unable to move is an example of a ______ response.
What is freeze response?
My family is arguing, so I leave the room and go to my room and shut the door. I don't want to hear it.
What is an example of flight?
Flipping your lid does not affect others.
False
You begin to flip your lid and say unkind things to your teacher and classmates.
A response in which you run away and/or avoid a problem.
Flight
My teacher asked me a question in front of the whole class, but I didn't know the answer. My mind went blank and I didn't respond. The whole class was staring at me.
What is an example of freeze?
Flipping your lid is an okay response to a big emotion.
You notice yourself getting frustrated so you begin to take mindful breaths.
Helpful
What helps your brain feel right?
Getting good sleep and eating a healthy breakfast.
My classmate cuts in front of me in line in kickball so I shove them out of the line.
What is an example of fight?
You have the choice whether to be calm or flip your lid.
Asking for a break when you feel overwhelmed.
Helpful
Emotions that may lead to flipping your lid
Confused, sad, embarrassed, worried, mad.
I begin to notice my face getting blotchy, my body getting tight, and I am saying mean things. What is about to happen?
I am about to flip my lid.
The emotion/feeling goes away after flipping your lid.
False
I'm furious. Instead of confronting the person I'm mad at, I put on my music and dance around my room for 30 minutes until I'm exhausted. I'll talk to them once I've calmed down.
Helpful