Safe or Unsafe?
True or False: It's okay to tell an adult if something makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
True
Name one adult you can go to when you need help.
Teacher, counselor, parent, guardian, relative, etc.
Name one coping skill you can use when you feel unsafe.
Deep breathing, finding a safe adult, grounding, taking space, using positive self-talk.
What happens in your body when you feel angry?
Tight muscles, faster heartbeat, loud voice.
Take a deep breath with the group - in 4, out for 4. How do you feel?
Open response
What are some places that make you feel safe?
Home, classroom, friend's house, counselor's office, teachers, parents, guardians, friends, etc.
Who can you talk to at school if you feel anxious or unsafe?
Staff, teachers, counselor
What is a grounding skill you can use when you feel overwhlemed?
5-4-3-2-1 senses, naming things around you
When you feel anxious what might your body feel like?
Butterflies, shaky, sweaty, tense, faster heartbeat, increased body temperature, etc.
Name a coping skill that can be used quietly in class.
Breathing, drawing, journaling, fidgets, etc.
You're upset and want to leave the classroom without telling a staff - safe or unsafe?
Unsafe
What are 2 qualities of a safe adult?
Listens, doesn't judge, keeps you safe, trustworthy
What's one healthy way to let anger out?
Excercise, art, journaling, talking to staff, listening to music, etc.
What feeling might make your face get warm and your heatbeat faster?
Embarrassed, angry, nervous
Role play: You're frustrated with a peer. What's once calm way to handle it?
Use an "I" statement, take space, ask for help.
Sharing your feelings with a trusted adult when you're scared - safe or unsafe?
Safe
Who could you call or message if you're home alone and scared?
Trusted family member/friend
What does "taking a break" mean at school?
Moving away from a situation to calm your body and feelings.
How can your body tell you that you need a break?
Can't focus, fidgeting, tense, upset, increased voice volume, blurting, etc.
Describe your calm place, what does it look, smell, and sound like?
Open response
Someone online asks for your address or to meet up - safe or unsafe?
Unsafe
What are 3 signs that someone might not be a safe person?
Doesn't respect boundaries, lies, pressures you
What is the difference between a healthy and unhealthy coping skill?
Healthy helps calm/solve problem; unhealthy causes harm or trouble.
Why is it important to notice body signals before an escalation?
So you can use coping skills early and stay in control.
Create your own "Coping Skill Combo" - list 3 skills you can use back-to-back to calm down fast.
Open resonse (e.g., breath - count to 10 - draw)