Regulation
What is the first step in regulating your emotions?
Identify how you feel/what zone you are in/check you body signals
What color represents calm and focused?
Green Zone.
What is a body signal that you are in the Blue Zone?
Feeling tired or slow. Having a "low battery."
What is a trigger?
An unwelcome situation that causes us to feel less regulated.
Name one tool to help you regulate your emotions.
Taking deep breaths. Counting. Stretching. Taking a break, etc.
What does being in the "Green Zone" mean?
Feeling calm and ready to learn.
What does the Yellow Zone represent?
Feeling anxious, frustrated or excited.
How might your body feel in the Red Zone?
Tense or shaky.
What is a spark?
A welcome situation that causes us to feel less regulated.
What is one calming tool?
Listening to music. Eating a snack. Taking a break.
Name on way you can get back in the Green Zone.
Take deep breaths.
What color means you are out of control?
Red Zone.
What can a stomach ache signal?
Feeling anxious or nervous.
What trigger would put someone in the yellow zone?
Not getting their way or being teased.
How can a stress ball help you regulate?
It can to release tension.
Why is it important to regulate your emotions?
It helps us to make better choices and feel better.
What does the Blue Zone represent?
Feeling sad, bored, tired, or sick.
Why is it important to pay attention to our body signals?
They help us understand our emotions.
What spark might put someone in the Red Zone?
A surprise, a gift, or a trip to Disneyland!
What is one way to use visualization (in your mind's eye) for regulation?
Imagining a peaceful place.
What might happen if you stay in the Red Zone too long?
You could lose control and make poor choices.
What might cause you to be in the Yellow Zone?
A disagreement with a friend. Being left out. Not understanding a task.
Name a body signal that shows you are in the Green Zone.
Smiling, focusing, and feeling calm and happy.
What is a way to manage your triggers?
Recognizing them and using regulation tools.
Why is it important to have different regulation tools?
Different tools work for different people, situations and feelings.