Triggering Situations
Sad, angry, frustrated, bored, and any other feelings you dislike having.
What is one coping skill that you like?
Good coping skills to have may be: breathing (blow out the candles, smell the flowers), finding each color of the rainbow in the room you are located in, listening to music, coloring, etc.
Describe a situation where you may feel unsafe?
Being out in crowded loud areas, being separated from a parent, having a stranger talk to you, etc.
What do you consider to be a good emotion?
Happy, excited, silly, etc.
What color is Hello Kitty's bow?
What situations might make you angry?
Being told no, struggles with problem solving, results of a situation not meeting your expectations, etc.
What is one coping skill you don't like using?
This could be anything! Sometimes it is grounding, breathing, anything. It is important to know what works for you.
If a stranger knocks on the door, and no one else is around, should you open the door?
No, you should never open the door to a stranger without an adult present.
When do you experience good emotions?
When you succeed at something, when someone compliments you, when you are doing something you love, etc.
What is on the center of a unicorn's head?
A horn!
What situations might make you sad?
When an event does not turn out how you want it to go, someone saying something that is not nice to you, etc.
What is one coping item you like to use?
String, stress ball, slime, etc.
If a student at school gives you a drink, food, or medicine and you do not know what it is, should you try it?
No, if someone offers something and you do not know what it is, tell a teacher.
What boosts your mood at school?
Having a good lunch, seeing friends, doing artwork, doing well in classes, etc.
What are all the colors of the rainbow?
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple
Who is someone you can talk to, or something you can do at home if your bad emotions are triggered?
Talk to Mom, Dad, Alicia, brother, sister, friends. You can also try journaling, watching calming videos, play with coping items, etc.
What is an activity you can do with someone else to practice coping?
Going for a walk with someone, cooking a meal with mom, watching favorite tv show with friend, etc.
If someone you don't know says your mom asked them to drive you home from school, should you accept their offer?
No, go to staff at the school and confirm what your transportation is going home.
Who are people that boost your mood?
Mom, Dad, Alicia, sister, brother, friends, therapists.
Name a song by Olivia Rodrigo.
Vampire, Traitor, Driver's License, etc.
Who is someone you can talk to at school or something you can do at school if your bad emotions are triggered?
Talk to a teacher you are comfortable with, talk to a friend, go for a walk to the bathroom, etc.
When might you use your coping skills?
When you are feeling sad, mad, frustrated, super excited, and even bored.
Who can you go to if you are in a situation that feels unsafe?
Mom, Dad, Alicia, therapists, teacher, and any other adults you trust.
If you are feeling down, what is an activity that boosts your mood?
Coloring, listening to music, watching videos, spending time with family.
What city is located in Massachusetts?
Boston!