Breathing
Breathing 100
Do a "Moo", "Voo", "Buzz", or "Hum" Breath
Which is your preferred sound?
Movement 200
Show your power pose or power walk!
At Home 100
Share one thing you do at home to feel relaxed when you are stressed or to deal with anger or sadness
Sensory 100
Share about an object that helps you feel calm (can be a fidget, blanket, keepsake)
Activities 100
Say something kind to yourself: what are you proud of yourself for today?
Breathing 200
Butterfly Breath
Cross hands over chest. Breath in as you tap five times on left side. Breath out as you tap five times on right side.
Movement 200
Teach your favorite dance move
At Home 200
Share a place where you feel relaxed - what are the smells, sounds, and textures that make it relaxing?
Sensory 200
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique:
5 colors you see, 4 sounds you hear, 3 textures you feel, 2 scents you smell, and 1 thing you taste
Activities 200
Drawing the breath -
Take out some paper and something to write with. As you breathe in, draw a line along with your breath. Pause. As you breath out, continue drawing the line. You can then doodle or color in.
Breathing 300
5 Finger Breathing
Trace each hand with a pointer finger, breathing in going up each finger, and breathing out going down
Movement 300
Jump up and down five times and then touch the ground
At Home 300
Name something and someone you can hug
Sensory 300
Chair pull, chair twists each way, chair stretch to sky and to ground
Activities 300
Sing part of a song or share three songs you love to listen to: one when you're sad, one when you're angry, and one when you're stressed. What is it about these songs or the lyrics that help?
Breathing 400
"Lion's Breath"
Breath in, open your mouth wide, and breath out
Movement 400
Squeeze fists for five seconds, shake it out
Flex arm muscles for five seconds, shake it out
Hug yourself and sway for five seconds, shake it out
At Home 400
Name two people you can talk to about your feelings and why
Sensory 400
Throw a wet tissue against a wall and try to get it to stick (this is great for anger)
Activities 400
Journal for 1-5 minutes - write about whatever comes to mind, and share if you wish. What does writing do for you when you are feeling overwhelmed?
Breathing 500
"Box breathing"
Breath in for 5, Hold for 3, Breath out for 5, Hold for 3
Movement 500
At Home 500
Share your sleep routine! Is there anything you'd like to change about it?
Sensory 500
Take an ice cube or cold water and dab it on your wrists and behind your ears. Notice how the cold feels.
Activities 500
Reflect on the activities that have brought you joy throughout your life. Are there any activities that you used to do that you want to start again? Are there any that you've never tried that you're drawn to?