True or False?
You should wait to test your coping skills until you are in the heat of the moment
False, it is good to practice coping skills ahead of time so you remember to implement them and find what works for you
Fight, Flight, or Freeze
A student saw someone else being bullied on the school bus. The student wanted to help, but she felt stuck to her seat. She couldn’t think and felt frozen.
Freeze
Someone I turn to for support
A friend, trusted adult, family member, etc.
A quality I like about myself is ____.
What is a trigger?
A stimulus that contributes to an unwanted emotional or behavioral response
Just about anything can be a trigger for the fight/flight/freeze response
True
Fight, Flight, or Freeze:
The teacher called on a student to answer a question. He was totally lost and felt embarrassed. He ran out of the room.
Flight
A coping skill that helps me is ______.
A quality I appreciate in my friends is _____.
Any quality!
People, places, things, emotional states, thoughts, activities, situations, just about anything can be a trigger
The fight-flight-freeze response is bad.
False! It is one of the tools your body uses to protect you from danger
Fight, flight, or freeze
Maria got into a disagreement with her friend. She stopped talking to the friend and responding to her messages.
Flight
Name a relaxation tool
Something I would like to grow in is _____.
Name any area of growth
Sam grew up in a neighborhood where there was a lot of violence. He often heard scary sounds outside of his window. One day Sam was in school and someone dropped a book on the floor. Sam reacted quickly by yelling and then crying.
The sound of the book dropping
It is important to recognize our triggers and how our body responds
True! If we know what sets off our "alarm," and how we respond, we can better sense if danger is coming from something that is real or if it is a false alarm
Fight, Flight, or Freeze
Two people were dating. They got into an argument. One of them kept yelling. The other one sat silently, feeling unable to speak.
Freeze
When I feel angry, I can ____.
Name a coping or relaxation tool.
Name someone you admire.
Identify the trigger:
Vivian had 3 younger sisters in her home growing up. Her mom wasn't around to take care of the younger kids, and they often took Vivian's things without asking. When Vivian complained, her mom always took her sisters' side. One day, Vivian's friend picked up one of Vivian's shirts and put it on. Vivian ran over to her and punched her and screamed, "That's not yours!!!!"
Taking the shirt
Our fight/flight/freeze response might be different in different situations
True
Fight, Flight, or Freeze
An athlete was in a heated basketball game when another player made a rude comment toward him. He pushed the player to the ground.
Fight
When I feel alone or isolated, I can _____.
Name any coping strategy.
A strategy I can implement to help me with my triggers is ____.
Name a strategy.
What is one way to deal with a trigger?
Avoid it if possible, create a strategy to deal with it, practice strategy