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?
Limit Screen Time
Why is it important to treat physical illness?
When we are sick, it's harder to manage our emotions, addressing your physical health makes you feel better mentally.
What simple physical activity could you do to help improve your mood?
-walk, yoga, do a sport, run, (any body movement)
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?
Balanced Eating and Exercise
What does eating balanced meals do for your emotional health?
Balanced eating provides nutrients that support our brain function and emotional regulation. (Fuel your body to function!!)
Why is it important to eat regularly especially during stressful times?
Skipping meals or not eating enough can make you feel weak, tired, and more emotional
How can you use balanced meals to help you feel better during a stressful day?
Food gives you more energy and fuels your body so you become less irritable
Getting 8-10 hours of sleep is which letter of the PLEASE skill?
Balanced Sleeping
What does the A in PLEASE stand for?
Avoid Mood Altering Substances
How can sleep affect emotional wellbeing?
Poor sleep can increase irritability, stress, and make thinking clearly difficult which can lead to emotional disregulation.
How many hours of sleep should you get per night?
8-10 hours
If you are feeling down, how could getting a good night sleep improve your mood?
Restore your energy and put you in a better mood the next day
Not taking drugs/alcohol is which letter of the PLEASE skill?
Avoid mood altering substances
What does the S in PLEASE stand for?
Balanced Sleep
Why is exercise a part of the please skill?
It improves mood, reduces stress, and releases feel good chemicals like endorphins.
What is an example of taking care of your physical health?
Going to doctor, taking prescribed medication, sleeping, resting, etc
How can you limit screen use daily?
Set a timer, set a routine, only use screens in the evening, etc
Limiting screens is which letter of the PLEASE skill?
Limit Screen Time