Coping skills
Name a coping skill you can use if you are in the yellow zone?
-Breathing
-Mindfulness
-Taking a break
-Talking to someone
When it is something you cannot ignore.
Big deal.
Green, Yellow, Blue, Red
Introduce yourself using appropriate language.
"Hi, my name is _________. What's yours?
Name a coping skill you can use if you are in the blue zone?
-Talk to someone
-Move your body
-Take a break
Little deal.
How do you feel when you are in the Green Zone?
Ready to learn, good to go, happy.
Role Play: Compliment your parent on making a delicious meal.
"Mom/Dad, dinner was delicious! Thank you!"
Name a coping skill you can use if you are in the Red Zone?
-Take a break
-Breathing
-Go for a walk
-Talk to someone
-Draw
When you can't get over it for a long time?
Big deal
Frustrated, anxious, worried, nervous, silly,starting to lose some control.
Role Play: Thank your teacher for helping you understand an assignment.
"Thank you, (teacher's name), for helping me understand how to do my homework."
Name three coping skills you like to use to get back into the Green Zone.
-Exercise
-Talking to someone
-Meditation
-Breathing
-Mindfulness
When it is mildly annoying.
Little deal.
Sad, tired, sick.
Role Play: Invite a friend to see a movie/hangout/go skiing.
"Hey, would you like to see a movie/hangout/go skiing with me this weekend?"
When it is something worth fighting for.
Big deal.
How do you feel if you are in the Red Zone?
Angry, mad, yelling, out of control, very upset.
Look at one of your classmates and give them a sincere compliment.
"Hey, (classmate's name), the presentation you gave in class was really good." (or other appropriate compliment).