Movie , book, and TV characters
What is a book that you've had fun reading recently?
What is something that makes you a good sibling?
kind, caring, happy for siblings when something good happens, cheer on
What could you do if you are feeling stuck on school work and anxious?
Use some of the breathing things we've practiced to help your brain relax
Take a break to use the bathroom or get water
ask to see school counselor
Remind yourself that you can do it, you are smart, and it is ok if it isn't perfect
How many hours of sleep should a person your age get?
8
Name 5 things you see
4 things you can physically feel
3 things you hear
2 things you smell
1 thing you taste ( if you have food with you at the moment)
In Hocus Pocus, what was Binx the cat worried about?
What is something you've been worried about?
What is something fun that you've done with your family recenlty?
Who are people you can ask for help when stress becomes overwhelming?
Is it important to eat lunch at school even if it's not your favorite food?
Yes because your body needs the energy to be able to regulate your feelings and focus
Use one nostril breathing to take slow , deep breaths out one part of your nose at a time
Which character was yellow in Inside Out?
What is something that you feel joy about?
What is one way a friend has helped you or you have helped a friend?
Where is a calm place to relax your brain at home and where is a calm place to relax your brain at school?
What is the most important thing to drink during the day?
Water
de-hydration can give people headaches and make people feel tired
Stretch your neck to help your vagus nerve by rolling it back and forth and turning your head side to side
How was Jack Black/ Steve brave in the Minecraft movie? What is a time you were nervous to do something but did it anyway?
Name one quality of a healthy friendship
honest
kind
fair
can trust them
fun to be friends
care about your feelings
Do not say unkind things about you behind your back
etc
What if you are starting to feel panicked and like it is hard to breathe? What could help?
Breathing slowly and pretending you are breathing through a straw can help and so does some of the other breathing things we have done together like feeling your heart beat and breathing slowly
Reminding your brain that you are safe and ok and that the feeling will pass
Walking toward an adult who can help
Being in a quieter and calm spot often helps our brains to relax when this is happening too
Mindfulness like imagining a safe , calm place in your mind
Should you keep your feelings in or talk about them?
Talk about them or draw or write about them to get them out
Place your hand on your heart and feeling your heart beating. Pay attention to how fast it feels. Take deep breaths and notice if it slows down or speeds up.
Share about a character in a book , show, or movie who was feeling anxious?
Share about a time that you had a disagreement with someone at home. How did you work it out?
What could you do if there is a big change at school and you feel nervous about it?
Talk about nervous feelings with family members, with therapist, with school counselor
Think about some of the things at school that will remain the same to help your brain feel more relaxed
Spend time with friends at school who are also going through this change
Think about some of the other times that you went through a change and things worked out
You a Thoughts, feelings, actions strategy
What are ways to have positive self-esteem?
Do fun activities you enjoy
Try new things
Ask for help from friends and family with remembering all of the good things about yourself
Write or draw about the things you like about yourself
Describe a calm, safe place that you can think of in your mind to relax your brain. What kinds of things would you see, hear, feel, smell, or taste in this calm place???