Window of Tolerance
What does the word tolerance mean?
How much of something you can handle
True or false: some emotions are good and some emotions are bad.
false, all emotions are important!
Why is mental health important?
a. it helps us understand others
b. it makes us a better person
c. it impacts all areas of our lives
c. it impacts all areas of our lives
What did the red, yellow, and green flags in our game mean?
Red: bad, sign that someone may not be a good friend
Yellow: could be good or could be bad (need more information), maybe this is something that can be fixed
Green: good, sign that someone is a good friend
What organization does Miss Ellie work for?
Mary's Center
When our window is ________-er we are less able to tolerate stress than when our window is _________-er
True or false: I can validate someone's emotions or experiences without agreeing with them.
True; just because you disagree with someone does not mean that their emotional experience is not real
If mental health impacts all areas of our life, what is one of those areas?
What is an example of a relationship red flag?
talking behind your back, bullying you, not keeping your secrets, etc.
What days of the week is Miss Ellie at Adams?
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
What is one thing that can make your window of tolerance wider?
ex: seeing a therapist/talking to someone about your emotions, using coping skills, having a routine, engaging in self-care, spending time with loved ones, etc.
Why are emotions important?
They give us information about our experiences
Who can you talk to when you need mental health support?
Trusted adult, parent, friend, therapist, etc.
What is a relationship green flag?
keeping your secrets, nice to you, doesn't talk behind your back, loyal, honest, etc.
How many years has Miss Ellie been at Oyster Adams?
2 school years
What are three things that can make your window of tolerance more narrow?
ex: lack of sleep, being hungry, mental health struggles (depression, anxiety, etc.), trauma, being easily overstimulated, and more
Give an example of one coping skill you can use in the classroom and one coping skill you can use outside of the classroom
In the classroom: doodling, get a drink of water, take a break, fidget, etc.
Out of the classroom: listen to music, read a book, draw, eat a snack, go outside, go for a walk, etc.
Why is self-care important?
Self-care helps to support your mental health and prevent burnout; self-care can also increase your window of tolerance!
True or false: conflict is a normal part of relationships
What is Miss Ellie's office number?
109B
What are the three stress responses that we discussed?
Fight, flight, and freeze
What is the difference between a primary and secondary emotion? (Not sure if we covered this so this is a hard one! Take your best guess)
Primary: our initial emotional reaction to a situation; is directly related to the situation
Secondary: an emotion about an emotion; often a judgment of our emotional reaction
What is a sign that you may need help with your mental health?
feeling sad (or another emotion) for long periods of time
What is one strategy you can do to resolve conflict with a friend (think back to Miss Ellie's classroom presentation)?
use I- statements, compromise, or active listening
What is Miss Ellie's other specialty outside of working with kids?
Eating Disorders