Breathing Skills
How do you do 5 6 7 Breathing? Show me!
In 5, hold 6, out 7
What is the best way to figure out emotions in the body?
Take a second, deep breath, and feel which part of my body feels hot or tense.
Scenerio: My sister is being rude to me and I'm starting to get mad. What should I do?
Walk away, take deep breaths
What kind of music is best to relax to?
Low fi, etc!
What is something I can think about to help me sleep?
Cats, dogs, any other happy thoughts :)
How do you do belly balloon breathing? Show me!
Make belly go out like a balloon!
What can i do if my coping skill doesnt work?
Try a different one!
Scenerio: Bruno has asked me to do something i dont want to do and it made me mad.What do i do?
Free answer but needs to use coping skills :)
Where do I notice my anger in my body?
Fists curl up and I squeeze my hands
What kind of deep breathing will help me fall asleep?
Most kinds!
How do you breathe and count to 10? Show me!
Nice work!
Who do I Check in with after using my coping plan?
Mom or Bruno
Scenerio: Mom has told me I have to take my lunch to school and I feel like its unfair. I start to cry. How should I cope?
What are some things I can do if I am finding it impossible to relax?
Coping skills (of course) but also taking a bath, resting calmly in bed, relaxing with my eyes closed, reading a book, writing my thoughts, drawing my anxiety/anger
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
How do you do finger tracing breathing? Show me!
Trace fingers with one big breath, then trace them back while breathing out.
What are the 3 points of the cognitive triangle?
Behavior, Feelings, Thoughts
Scenerio: A boy at school has been mean to me all day at school. I am trying my best to stay positive, but I'm hurt. Then I get some bad news. What do I do?
Take a deep breath or walk to my room and take a breath. Take a bathroom break and splash water on my face. Do another coping skill. Talk to mom.
What are good ways to relax at school?
Taking a bathroom break, writing out thoughts that are upsetting me, and ___________
Fast beats, songs that make me energized, etc.
When is it most helpful to start deep breathing?
At the first sign of anger, anxiety, or ANYTIME :))
When do I start using my coping skills?
At the first sign of getting mad! Can be feeling annoyed, or sad.
Scenerio: Something I was wanting to do is no longer an option. How can I respond?
Use words to describe feelings and coping plan skills.
What is the first sign of my anger?
Freestyle response :)
How do I calm myself to fall asleep?
Freestyle answer