P.L.E.A.S.E Skill
What does the P in PLEASE Stand for?
Physical Health
What is the purpose of the PLEASE skill?
Take care of your physical health in order to improve emotional well-being and regulate emotions. Overall, to feel better about yourself.
What happens if you don't get enough sleep?
-Feel irritable
-Tired
-Upset or Sensitive to emotions
-Cant Handle Challenges or Take on the Day
If you are feeling anxious, which part of the PLEASE skill could you use first?
any answer goes! depends on your preference for what works for you!
Going for a walk is which letter of the PLEASE skill?
Exercise
What does the L in PLEASE stand For?
Lather, Rinse, Repeat
Why is it important to treat physical illness?
What simple physical activity could you do to help improve your mood?
-walk, yoga, do a sport, run, etc
When you are sick, which part of the please skill should you focus on?
Treating Physical Illness
Eating proteins, carbs, and veggies is which letter of the PLEASE skill?
Eating Balanced
What do the two E's in PLEASE stand for?
Eating Balanced and Exercise
What does eating balanced meals do for your emotional health?
Provides nutrients that support brain function and emotional regulation. (Fuel your body to function!!)
Why is it important to eat regularly especially during stressful times?
How can you use balanced meals to help you feel better during a stressful day?
Food giving you more energy and fueling your body to become less irritable
Getting 6-8 hours of sleep is which letter of the PLEASE skill?
Sleeping Balanced
What does the A in PLEASE stand for?
Avoid Mood Altering Substances/Screens
How can sleep affect emotional wellbeing?
Poor sleep can increase irritability, stress, and make thinking clearly difficult leading to emotional disregulation.
How many hours of sleep should you get per night?
6-8 hours
If you are feeling down, how could getting a good night sleep improve your mood?
Washing your hair, taking a shower, etc is which letter of the PLEASE skill?
Lather, Rinse, Repeat
What does the S in PLEASE stand for?
Sleep Balanced
Why is exercise apart of the please skill?
It improves mood, reduces stress, and releases feel good chemical like endorphins.
What is an example of taking care of your physical health?
Going to doctor, taking meds, sleeping, resting, etc
Set a timer, set a routine, only use screens in the evening, etc
Limiting screens is which letter of the PLEASE skill?
Avoiding Screens