Zones of Regulation
When I'm in the ____ Zone, I feel sad, tired, or bored.
Blue
Unexpected behaviors make others have ____ or _____ thoughts about us.
"Bad" or "uncomfortable"
Your pencil lead breaks during class. This is a ____ problem.
Small
What are two coping skills that you can use when you are in the Red Zone?
Take deep breaths; count to 20; use mindfulness; exercise; punch a pillow; squeeze a stress ball
Act out a positive coping skill to use when you're in the Yellow Zone.
Bravo!
This is the best zone for learning.
Expected or Unexpected? Giving up when the work is too hard.
Unexpected
You forgot your homework at home. This is a ____ problem.
Medium
What are two coping skills to help you get out of the Blue Zone?
Watch a funny video; take a nap; eat a snack; talk to a friend/loved one; exercise
What is empathy?
Understanding how someone else feels.
True or False: There are no good or bad Zones.
True
True or False: The setting (where you are) can determine if a behavior is expected or unexpected.
True. For example, it is unexpected to yell in the library, but expected to yell at a football game.
True or False: The size of your reaction should not match the size of the problem.
False
True or False: There are no bad coping skills.
False. Some coping skills might make us feel better but may hurt others, hurt ourselves, or get us in trouble.
True or False: My actions can affect the feelings of others.
True
Alex is upset and overwhelmed, because they have a lot of homework and two tests this week. They don't know what to do. What Zone are they in?
The Yellow Zone
Aiden's little brother just accidentally erased his saved data on his video game, and now Aiden is in the Red Zone. He decides to go to his room, scream in his pillow, and take deep breaths. Is this expected or unexpected?
Expected. Instead of losing control, Steven used some coping skills to help calm him down.
Tyler raised his hand to answer a question but didn't get called on. He began to pout and put his head down. Does his reaction match the size of the problem?
No. He is having a medium reaction to a small problem.
Kara's teacher told her that she has to re-write her essay. She is feeling in the Yellow Zone. What are two strategies she can use to help her get back to the Green Zone?
Take deep breaths; use positive self-talk; listen to some music; count to 20
What are two ways you might feel anger in your body?
Hot face, racing heart, clenched fists or jaw, heavy breathing
When is it OK or expected to be in the Red Zone?
If you are hurt, in pain, loss of a loved one, or if you have a big problem.
What are some expected ways to handle a conflict with a friend?
Take turns talking through the problem; tell them how you feel; tell them what you need; make sure that you are calm enough to talk; ask an adult for help
How do you know when you have a big problem?
You might have a big reaction (yell, cry, hide); you might be in the Red Zone; you need help from others to solve the problem; the problem could last a long time (months, years).
Name one coping skill that you can use to distract you from your negative thoughts.
Do something else: listen to music; watch a video; play a game; read a book; do a craft; talk to a friend/loved one; use a grounding technique; practice mindfulness
What is mindfulness and how can it help us manage our emotions?
Mindfulness is paying attention to your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Mindfulness can help us control our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and keep us in the Green Zone.