Coping Strategies
Positive or Negative Actions
Empathy
Safety Rules
100
Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth
What is deep breathing
100
Using cuss words when you are upset
What are negative actions.
100
Understanding how someone else might be feeling
What is empathy
100

This word describes the kind of touch that makes you feel comfortable, respected, and okay to say yes to.

What is a safe touch

200
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
What is counting to 10
200
Writing a thank you card when you receive a gift.
What is positive action
200
Have Empathy __________ Others is the motto in TLC.
What is Respect
200

If someone touches you in a way that feels unsafe, confusing, or makes you uncomfortable, the very first thing you should do is this.

What is tell a trusted adult right away?

300
Finding a quiet place to relax
What is going to a chill spot
300
Asking another student to play with you at recess
What is positive action
300
Sally is feeling __________ because her dog ran away and has been missing for 2 days.
What is sad
300

Sometimes people who break boundaries tell people to “keep it a secret.” The safe rule about secrets is this.

What is we never keep secrets about unsafe or confusing touches?

400
Find your favorite song, hum along, sing along, or just dance!
What is listening to music
400
Teasing a younger kid because they are smaller than you
What is negative action
400
John is feeling _____________ because his brother took his toy without permission and broke it.
What is mad or angry
400

Trust is built in families by doing these two important things consistently.

What is keeping promises and respecting each other’s boundaries

500
Playing in moon sand, sand, rice and beans, or using a body sock
What is taking a sensory break
500
Bragging that you won a game
What is negative action
500
George is feeling ______________ because his brother got a cool bike for his birthday and George wants one too.
What is jealous.
500

If you are not sure whether a touch is safe or unsafe, this is the best step to take to protect yourself.

What is check with a trusted adult and say no until you know it’s safe

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