Name the feeling and coping strategies
Your muscles are tight, thoughts are racing and your heart is beating fast
anxious, take a walk or a break
"This math is too hard. I am never going to be able to do it!"
negative
Your brother is playing music loudly in his room and its hard for you to hear your TV. but you have not yet asked him to turn it down.
accidental
Eleanor just got out during a game of kickball and is really upset. What can you do?
Show kindness, check in with her, etc.
Your body is feeling wiggly and the teacher is talking.
Hyper, Movement break, fidget, deep breath.
"This book is hard but I am not going to give up. I will keep trying or ask the teacher for help."
Positive
You wanted to eat the chips later, so you hid them from your brother.
purpose
double points: what could you have instead?
Habel got an A+ on his test. How do you think Habel feels? How can you respond?
Happy or Excited; congratulate him, etc.
You do not feel awake or ready for the activity the staff has planned.
Tired, Do a stretch or the staff if you can help with the activity
"I did not earn my points this period. Now I will not be able to go to clubs on Friday."
Negative
Double Points: What could you say to turn this into positive self talk?
Your dad asked you to set the table for dinner but, you pretended you were asleep.
purpose
Jaylin shared that her cat died over the weekend. How do you think Jaylin feels? How can you respond?
Sad; check in on her, tell her you're sorry, etc.
You are trying to think and the room around you is too noisy.
Overwhelmed, Take a deep breath, politely ask neighbors to lower their voices.
Why is doing hard/ uncomfortable things important
To get practice is doing these things because in life we won't always be comfortable!
Your friend forgot to wish you a happy birthday until your other friend reminded him/her.
accidental
Ronin tripped and fell in front of the whole class. How do you think Ronin feels? How can you respond?
Embarrassed; help him up, ask if he's okay, etc.
You feel your heart is beating too fast and you are feeling like you want to hit something
Angry, Deep breaths, meditation, drink water and/or ask for a break.
How do you feel when you are using negative thinking (e.g. "I can't do this." "I am a failure")?
What would you feel if you used positive self-talk instead?
Sad, frustrated, stressed
hopeful, less stressed
Your classmate is tapping his pencil and it's hard for you to concentrate. You have asked them once already to please stop.
Purpose
Double Points: What should you do now?
Kate is playing by herself at recess. How do you think Kate feels? How can you respond?
Lonely; ask her to play