Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
A tool to help you calm down or feel better when we are not in the green zone (ex. belly breathing, coloring, take a walk)
What is Self-Control?
The ability to be aware of and control your actions and thoughts
How many Zones are there?
There are 4 Zones
When you we use freeze or follow? Give an example
When we have an impulse (shouting out the answer or helping a frined who fell over)
What comes quick to us and can be good or bad?
An impulsive thought or action
What does Regulated mean?
To be calm and in control (green zone)
Why is Self-Control important?
It helps us stay regulated and make good choices
What are the colors of the Zones and give some examples of each
Green (Happy, Ready to learn, calm), Red (Mad, Terrified, Out of control) Yellow (Silly, Worried, Excited), Blue (Sad, Tired, Sick)
When is it easy to control our impulses?
When we are moving slow, its easier to stop and think before we act
What is an impulse?
When you really really want to do or say something without thinking
What does Deregulated mean?
To be sad, mad, worried or out of control (blue, yellow, or red zone)
What are we controlling when we practice Self-Control?
We are controlling our impulses
What can we use to help us get from the yellow zone to the green zone and give 3 examples
We can use coping skills such as deep breathing, playing with friends, taking a nap, etc.
Fillin the blank. You are the ____ of your ______. You choose to _______ and do you your action or ______ and think of a better idea.
You are the boss of your impulses.You choose to follow and do your action or freeze and think of a better idea.
What do we use to control our impulses?
Impulse control (Stop, Think, Freeze (bad idea) or Follow (good idea))
Name 10 different coping skills
Answer depends on person.
What does it mean to be the boss of our bodies and thoughts?
It means being aware of our impulses and having the ability to stop and think about our consequences before acting
What is does S.E.L stand for and why is it important?
Social Emotional Learning. It is important because it helps us be a good friend, make good choices, notice and regulate our feelings, and understand others and their differences.
What can motivate us to foolow a good impulse?
Getting a prize, feeling good about ourself an helping others
What are 3 signs of a good impulse?
They help others, make you feel proud, may give ou priviliages or prizes
Why are coping skills important?
They help us regulate or control our emotions and get back to the green zone
How do we practice Self-Control?
Stop, Think (what will happen?), Freeze or Follow (freeze the bad choice/follow the good choice)
What do the Zones of Regulation help us do?
They help us categorize categorize what we are feeling into 1 or more of the 4 different Zones
What can stop us from following bad impulse?
Hurting yourself or others, feeling bad about ourselves, and having a consrquence or losing priviliges
What are 3 signs of s bad impulse?
You can hurt yourself or others, make you feel bad about yourself, gives you consequences or you lose privileges