Name it!
This technique involves you breathing in, holding it, and letting it out fully.
What is "Deep breathing" "Belly Breathing" or "Bubble Breathing"
Show me how to do deep breathing!
You got this!
Practicing taking deep breaths helps your whole body
True!
Tell me how taking deep breaths can help you calm down
calming your heart beat and making you feel relaxed
What's your favorite relaxation technique?
No wrong answers
This technique involves breathing in and out
Meditation
Show me your 5 senses (5, 4, 3, 2, 1) grounding
5 things you can see
4 things you feel
3 things you hear
2 things you smell or taste
1 thing you feel
There's only one right way to relax
False!
Everyone has different skills that work for them! There's no wrong way to relax
Tell me about a time you could use deep breathing
Anytime! Especially when stressed, anxious, nervous, sad, angry, upset, or to help you fall asleep.
When should you use your skills?
When I feel stressed, anxious, worried, scared, upset, angry, tense, grumpy, overwhelmed or need to sleep!
Or any other time you want!
This technique has you tense up your muscles and then let them go
stretching
Show me your favorite exercise
Examples: running in place, jumping jacks, sit ups, push ups, etc
It is not ok to feel angry.
False
Tell me about a time you felt scared and how did you calm down
...
What feelings do you notice in your body when you're getting anxious/nervous/worried?
Examples: Tense, shaking, stomach ache, headache, clenched jaw, sweating, red face or neck, etc.
This technique has you doing different poses with your body
What is "yoga."
Show me your favorite yoga pose!
I'll join too!
Examples: tree pose, mountain pose, star pose, etc.
Talking it out is one way to express how you feel
True
Tell me about when you could use the 5 senses grounding
Anytime you have bad memories or unwanted thoughts, or feel anxious/nervous/scared.
Say the phrase!
"I am enough!"
You are enough just the way you are!
This technique has you go to your safe place or a quiet place to relax
Taking a time out or a break
Show me your favorite stretch
I'll do it too
You should scream and cry when things do not go your way
False
Tell me about a time you felt angry and what you did to calm down
...
Say the phrase!
"I don't have to be perfect to be great."
No one is perfect, you are amazing just the way you are!