True/False
It's ok to feel angry
True! Anger is a normal emotion that we all experience. It is ok to feel angry. What when do when we are angry is what matters.
Name one thing that helps you calm down
Deep breathing, listening to music, the push pull dangle, etc.
How might people feel if you are having a hard time staying on-topic?
What is one thing that you can do to keep calm so that your wise owl can stay in charge?
Correct answer if child names a coping skill/strategy
If you freeze water what do you get?
Ice
What helps you calm down might not work for someone else
True! We all have different coping skills and strategies that help us regulate and calm down.
What are some signs that you are getting angry?
Heart starts to beat faster, balling up fists, feeling like yelling, etc.
Is it hard for you to stay on-topic? Why or why not?
What is one thing that makes you flip your lid?
Many possible responses. Correct if child can identify a scenario.
What type of fish is Nemo?
A clownfish
Dr. Nikki & Dr. Stephanie never get mad
False! We experience anger too.
What is one thing that leads to anger for you?
Many answers are correct (e.g., when a sibling takes a game, when someone leaves me out, etc.)
Name one question that you can ask someone if you are getting to know them
What is your name? What games do you like? etc.
Name one of the areas of the brain/animal areas that we learned about?
Amygdala (guard dog), wise owl (PFC), or hippocampus (elephant)
What is the fastest land animal?
A cheetah
Everyone shows that they are angry or worried in the same way
False! We might share some of the same body cues but we don't always show our emotions in the same way as other people
Show us what your face looks like when you are angry
Correct points if child demonstrates
Name one way you can tell if someone is interested in talking about the topic you are talking about
They might ask you questions, comment and share about the same topic, nod their head, etc.
When we flip our lid and our guard dog (amygdala) takes over we do one of the three F's. Name one
Fight, flight, or freeze
What food do pandas eat?
Bamboo
Dr. Nikki has a dog named George
True! George is one of Dr. Nikki's two golden retrievers
Who are two people that you can talk to if you are feeling angry?
Correct answer if child gives two people.
True/False: Asking ourselves if something is kind, necessary, and true before we say it is a good strategy to help decide if we should say what we are thinking to someone
True!
True/False: It's never good to flip your lid
False! Flipping our lid is sometimes necessary to keep us safe. Think about the caveman and when he had to stay safe from tigers. Flipping the lid in those scenarios and using that fight or flight response helps keep us safe
What planet in our solar system is known for having a ring around it?
Saturn