Coping Skills
This is when you go into a quiet room and close your eyes. You listen to a recording and try to practice being mindful of yourself.
What is meditation?
When you feel very uncomfortable and distressed. On your engine plate this would be “red”.
What is anger?
The famous mouse from Disney Channel that everyone knows and loves.
Who is Mickey Mouse?
To treat others the way you want to be treated.
What is the golden rule?
Talking to your teacher when you are feeling upset about something is called.
What is support from a trusted adult?
When you feel very very happy and you are at peace. On your engine plate this would be “green”
What is joy?
I live in a pineapple under the sea and work flipping burgers.
Who is Spongebob?
Being able to say anything and feel comfortable that it will not leave the Girl Talk group.
What is a safe space?
Putting your arms in the air or touching your toes.
What is stretching?
This is when you are feeling blue. You are very upset and unhappy. For example if a beloved animal were to pass away. On your engine plate this would be “blue”.
What is sadness?
I am a clownfish and I ran away from home, because I wanted to swim further into the ocean.
Who is Nemo?
Sharing your own experiences and also listening to others share theirs.
What is giving and taking?
Writing down all of your feelings on a piece of paper.
What is journaling?
A very unpleasant feeling. You may have seen something that grosses you out, or someone did something that repulsed you.
What is disgust?
I am an insect with 8 legs. I can be very scary and people do not like to find me in their houses.
What is a spider?
Giving someone your full attention and respect. Not judging or making fun of the other girls that are in the group.
What is being kind?
Getting brushes and expressing your emotions with colors.
What is painting?
A feeling of being scared or frightened because of something or someone.
What is fear?
There are 7 of us and we live with one of the princesses.
Who are the 7 dwarfs?
Putting your hand in the air when you want the teacher to call on you.
What is raising your hand?