Problem Starting Versus Problem Solving
Someone keeps interrupting you when you are speaking. You ask the teacher if you can take a break in the hallway to calm yourself down. What problem solving strategy did you use?
Using your coping skills and asking for help
This coping skill can help you calm down by taking deep breaths in and slowly breathing out.
Deep breathing/mindful breathing
Sally is looking down at the floor. Her cheeks are turning red and her shoulders are slumped. She is turning away from the rest of the class.
How might Sally be feeling?
Embarrassed, ashamed, or guilty
What zone of the mood meter involves pleasant emotions that are low energy?
The green zone
The invisible area around your body that you like to keep between yourself and others to feel comfortable.
Your personal space
Alice's friend said something that hurt her feelings. Alice decided to spread mean rumors about her friends to get back at her. What problem starting behavior did Alice choose?
A rude/mean moment
When you feel upset, this coping skill helps distract your mind by taking some time to be creative and use art supplies.
Drawing, coloring, or painting
John's eyes are open wide. His mouth is smiling and he is jumping up and down. How might he be feeling?
Excited or surprised
What zone of the mood meter involves unpleasant emotions that are high energy?
The red zone
When someone gets too close to you and you feel uncomfortable, it is important to use this skill to tell them you need more space.
Using your words to tell them your boundaries
(e.g. "I need more space", "Can you take some steps back?", "I'm feeling uncomfortable")
When you got up to get your lunch, somebody took your seat. What problem solving behavior could you use?
Respectful communication, stopping and thinking or asking for help
When you feel sad or angry, this coping skill helps by expressing your feelings to a friend or trusted adult.
Talking to someone/asking for help
Jillian's arms are crossed. Her eyebrows are squeezed together and her mouth is frowning. How might she be feeling?
Angry, Frustrated, or Annoyed
What zone of the mood meter involves pleasant emotions that are high energy?
The yellow zone
This is a rule that says you should ask before touching someone or giving them a hug.
Asking for permission or asking if it is okay with them
What is an example of a problem starting behavior that might make a situation worse?
This coping skill helps you feel better by thinking about a place that makes you feel calm/peaceful
William is biting his nails. His eyes are looking back and forth around the room. His eyebrows are pointing downwards and he is holding his stomach. How might he be feeling?
Anxious, worried, or stressed
What zone of the mood meter involves unpleasant emotions that are low energy?
The blue zone
If you are talking to someone, you should stay about this far away from them so you are respecting their personal space.
An arm's length away
Asking a teacher help, thinking before you act, listening to the other person's perspective, or using a coping skill.
This coping skill can help you leave a triggering situation and can give you time to move your body and get some fresh air.
Taking a walk
Anna is smiling, waving, and laughing with her friends. How might she be feeling?
Happy, Calm, or Relaxed
What zone of the mood meter contains emotions such as excited, energized, surprised, and motivated?
The yellow zone
This is something you can do if you notice someone looks uncomfortable.
Move back/away and ask if they are okay