Zones of Regulation
"I lashed out in anger and threw my books down when they said that I was not able to go on the field trip!"
What is the red zone?
This term describes the non-judgmental awareness of thoughts and emotions
What is Mindfulness
Writing down thoughts and feelings at the end of the day is known as this reflective practice.
What is journaling?
A racing heart, sweaty palms, and tense muscles are physical signs of this emotion
What is Anxiety (or fear)
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In the Zones of Regulation, this zone is associated with feelings like frustration, anxiety, or excitement—emotions that are heightened but not out of control.
What is the yellow zone
This type of meditation involves focusing on a single object.
What is focused attention meditation
This 4-7-8 technique is an example of a structured exercise for regulating the nervous system.
What is deep breathing?
Crying, fatigue, and withdrawal are common physical and behavioral expressions of this emotion
What is sadness
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What is Earth?
What is the blue zone?
This hormone, often reduced through mindfulness practice.
What is cortisol
Scheduling and engaging in activities that bring joy or accomplishment is known as this CBT intervention.
What is behavioral activation?
This term describes the ability to recognize and understand one’s own emotions
What is self awareness
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Who is IOP staff?
A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
What are emotions?
This popular mindfulness-based program was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
A brief check-in at the start of the day where clients rate their mood, anxiety, or energy level is an example of this therapeutic routine.
What is self-monitoring?
This emotion involves concern for another person’s suffering and a desire to help.
What is compassion (or empathy)
Awkward, embarrassing, or trying too hard to be trendy or relatable.
What is Cringe?
Tools and language of self-regulation.
What is zones of regulation?
This everyday activity can be transformed into a mindfulness practice.
What is eating
This grounding method engages all five senses to bring someone back to the present.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
The amygdala in the brain is most closely tied to processing this type of emotion.
What is fear (or threat-related emotions)
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What is risotto?