Zones of Regulation
What are the 4 zones?
What is an example of a coping skill?
Breathing, take a walk, talk to someone, use a fidget, count to 10, lemon squeezes
What does it mean to talk about the size of the problem?
Thinking about the situation and realizing how big a problem actually is
What is impulsivity?
When you do or say something without stopping to think
What zone would I be in if I am ready to learn?
Green
What is an example of a time you may need to use a coping skill?
Frustrated, worried, mad (getting in an argument, don't know how to do your work, running late)
What is an example of a size 1 problem?
Drop a pencil, spill some water, forgot to put name on paper
What is an example of when acting impulsivity can be a good thing?
Catching a ball, ducking out of the way, avoiding danger
What zone am I in if I am out of control?
Red
What do we call the positive self talk in our brain?
Inner coach
What is an example of a medium problem?
Argument with a friend, missed the bus
What can we do to fix a situation if we acted impulsively?
Apologize to someone, offer to fix something, make a plan for what to do next time
Are there times when it makes sense to be in each of the zones?
Yes
What types of things can our inner coach say to us?
You can do it, everyone makes mistakes, you did your best, you have lots of other things you're good at
How many people does a size 5 (very big) problem include?
Lots of people; big groups
What can we do to avoid making an impulsive choice?
Stop, breathe, make a plan
What happens if the zone we are in doesn't match the situation?
Other people may be confused; we need to use a coping skill
What type of thinking can we use when we need to change the way we think about a situation or problem?
Flexible thinking
How long does a small problem take to solve?
A few minutes
What picture can we think of in our heads to help us manage impulsivity?
Remote Control