overview
The Zones of Regulation is backed by this
What is evidence?
If someone is in the blue zone they may feel this way
What is sick, tired, bored, fatigued, and sad?
If someone is in the red zone, they may feel this way
What is elated, overjoyed, angry, terrified, devastated, panicked, and out of control?
If someone is in the yellow zone, they may feel this way
What is stressed, worried, excited, silly, and frustrated?
If someone is in the green zone, they may feel this way
What is focused, happy, content, calm, and proud?
The Zones of Regulation teach children this
What is identifying your emotions, self-regulation, identifying triggers, coping strategies, size of the problem, and expected behavior vs. unexpected behavior?
Possible body signals in the blue zone
What is heavy limbs, moving slowly, slow heartbeat, and foggy head?
Possible body signals of someone who is in the red zone
What is fast heartbeat, skin flushed, hot, sweating, and tense muscles?
Possible body signals of someone in the yellow zone
What is heart beating faster, wiggly, body warming up, muscles tense, and thinking faster?
Possible body signals when someone is in the green zone
What is relaxed muscles, comfortable body temperature, and focused/engaged brain?
The importance of recognizing emotions
What is helps children learn all of the physiological sensations they feel in response to different emotions, helps children regulate their feelings and respond to situations in an expected way, and when children fully understand what they're feeling they can make sense of, and regulate their emotions much better?
Examples of some blue zone tools to use to get back to the green zone
What is drinking water, standing, stretching, talking with a friend, hugging a friend or trusted adult, and chewing something crunchy?
Examples of red zone tools to use to get back into the green zone
What is taking a break, breathing, mindfulness, and physical activity like running or yoga?
Some examples of yellow zone tools to get into the green zone
What is taking deep breaths, using a fidget, positive self-talk, and connecting with someone for support?
Some examples of green zone tools to stay in the green zone
What is getting enough sleep and exercise, eating healthy foods, and connecting with loved ones?