Choice Check
A sibling takes your stuff without asking. What's your first move?
Possible Answers: Tell my parent(s), Ask my sibling for my stuff back nicely
Take 3 slow deep breaths and think of something positive.
What was your positive thought?
You feel like giving up, what's one thing that keeps you going?
Possible Answers: My determination, my family, my belief in myself
Would you rather take 5 deep breaths OR practice Progressive Muscle Relaxation? Why?
Let's Practice for one minute!
Plans change last minute. What's a flexible way to react?
Possible Answer: Say "ok" and go with the flow, Take some deep breaths and go with the flow.
Name a place that feels calm to you..
Possible Answers: the beach, the park, etc.
You made a mistake in front of everyone. What's a good response and way to react?
Possible Answers: You could say "Oops my mistake, what I meant to say..."
Would You Rather use positive self-talk to motivate yourself OR positive affirmations? Why?
Let's Practice for one minute
You want to interrupt. What can you do while you wait your turn?
Possible Answers: Take some deep breaths, practice the 5-4-3-2-1 skill, sing a song, etc...
Name a color you see. Identify three things you see in the room with that color.
You're really mad. Name two ways you can respond.
Possible Answers: Walk away, take a 7 second pause and then respond.
Would You Rather write in a journal about your feelings OR draw your feelings?
Tell us why.
Someone disagrees with your idea. How do you respond calmly?
Possible answers: I can say "ok, I never thought of it that way." OR I can say "hey that's a great idea!"
Name one thing that makes your feel body calm.
Possible Answers: cool water, taking deep breaths, playing with kinetic sand, playing with slime, etc
Someone doesn't believe you. What can you do instead of arguing?
Possible Answers: I can say "that's fine if you don't believe me." Or I can walk away and talk to the person when I feel calmer.
Would You Rather use the STOP skill or deep breathing skill?
Tell us which one.