Physical
You need about this many hours of sleep each night to function best.
AND
This is a consequence of not getting enough. (Name one)
WHAT IS 8-9 HOURS?
Limits your ability to learn, listen, concentrate, and problem solve
Memory loss
Crankiness, leads to aggression or inappropriate behavior that can affect our relationships
Can worsen depression
Body aches
True/False: Self care is something you do only when you're super stressed and overwhelmed.
False
Name something SOCIAL that leaves you feeling like you need to practice self care, and what you do.
___
True or False: Self Care is selfish and is a luxury. Explain why.
False.
NO! Self Care is a necessity!
An example of self care you can practice AT SCHOOL? (Name 1).
Asking for support
Meeting with school counselors/Advisors/Teachers
Taking a walk
Using coping skills
Ways to overcome insecurities (Name 2).
What is:
Embracing imperfections
Reframing
Working on them
These are examples of the OPPOSITE of emotional self care looks like. (Name 2)
Bottling up emotions
Not expressing how you feel (in an appropriate way)
Forcing yourself not to cry when upset
Not taking a break or time to process
Yelling at someone when you are upset or blaming them for your feelings (only you control your feelings/reaction, if someone hurt you then communicate that their actions have upset you)
Things you can do to help out a stressed out friend? (Name 2).
Listen to them
Reach out to an adult
Help them problem solve
Provide empathy
True or False: Self care is a one time practice. Explain why.
False, it is an ongoing practice
What about school/school things make you want to practice self care? (Name 2).
Tests
Homework
Drama
Conflict
Wifi/tech problems
getting to classes on time
These are ways to help get better sleep. (Name 3)
What is:
Going to bed early
No sweets before bed
Relaxing before bed (read a book)
Create a bed time routine
No phone, 1-2 hours before
Eat healthy
Exercise regularly
These are coping skills you can use when you are feeling angry or overwhelmed. (Name 3).
Take a break
Rip paper (or something similar)
Exercise/Using punching bags
Scream/yell (in an appropriate place like outside or my personal favorite: Scream sing)
Shower to cool off
Something you can do to connect with others, virtually or in person. (Name 3).
Send them a random video to make them laugh (Tiktoks!)
Ask for help on an assignment,
Ask if they want to study together, use zoom!
Compliment someone,
Thank someone for something they did to help you,
Exercise buddy,
Take turns making cookies for one another
True or False: Self Care isn't always fun and easy. Explain why.
True! Sometimes self care includes doing things that are good for yourself but aren't fun or exciting (like exercising when you don't want to or going to therapy or processing something you would rather leave alone)
Things you do for self care when you're stressed about school.
_____
These are ways our body lets us know we need a break. (Name 4).
What are:
Headaches
Backaches
Indigestion,
Random weight gain or loss,
Breakouts/skin problems
Teeth grinding
Poor memory or trouble concentrating
Low or overly high motivation
Body tension
These are self care activities that involve emotions. (Name 4)
Crying
Talking to a friend/family member/person you trust
Journaling
Positive self talk and affirmations
Going to therapy
Art!
Role play: How to appropriately set boundaries with someone.
Situation: Your friend always come to you and tell you what is stressing them, but they never give you that same space.
The Award for Best Actor goes to.................
True or false: Self care is just "treating yourself", including a full day of pampering and doing whatever you like. Explain why.
False: Self care isnt always easy. While watching TV all day or eating and entire pint of ice cream is nice, it can lead to unhealthy habits or avoiding other self care
After sitting online in class for a long time, 3 things I can do to destress. (Name 3).
chair yoga,
deep breathing,
mindfulness,
get up and walk around,
Fidgets,
stress balls
These are ways we can take care of our bodies. (Name 1 Physical activity and 1 other)
What is:
Run
Play outside
Play a sport
Work out
Eating healthy
Good sleep hygiene
Brushing your teeth, your hair, showering etc.
Compliance with medications or vitamins
Attending doctors appointments
Complete the sentence:
When I am sad, I usually ___.
___.
Activities that can be done with a friend. (Name 5).
What is:
Play a game
Go for a walk
Laugh together
Watch a funny movie together
Dance parties
Eating together
Shoot some hoops
Ride bikes
Roller skate!
True or False: Self care is an individual activity and doesn't include others in your self care plan. Explain why.
False. Self care doesnt mean having to isolate, it can be good to include others in your plan or reach out to others when needed.
Name FIVE non-screen related stress relieving activity that someone can do to during breaktime or after school to give their mind and body a break. (Name 5).
Go for a walk or walk the dog,
Do a physical activity (ride bike, exercise, kick/shoot the ball around)
Do play a family/friend activity (board game, cook/bake, talk to a family member,
Do something to be active or lift your spirits play music, dance, write a story/poem/song