Size of the Problem
Losing your tablet time because of behavior.
Tiny problem, though you may think big problem
Give me an example of flexible thinking?
Being okay with a change of plans.
Not getting what you want.
Deep breathing, pop-it, take space.
Name me a red zone feeling
Mad, for example
Yelling and screaming.
Unexpected.
Not going where you want. (example, going to BK instead of McDs.)
tiny/small
Can you define flexible thinking?
Thinking of a good way to respond or adapt to a different plan.
Last second change of plans.
Think of how this could be a good thing in the future, Flexible thinking.
Name me a blue zone feeling.
Sad, for example
Being ok with change of plans.
Expected
Broken bone.
Huge problem, call 911 immediately.
Tell me an example of stuck thinking?
Yelling and screaming because of change in plans.
What place/area can you go to calm down.
Bedroom, calm down corner.
Jane won the lottery! What zone(s) is she in?
Green/Yellow Zone
Name me 2 expected behaviors in the classroom.
Listen to teacher
Raising hand
losing food to seagull @ beach.
Tiny problem, ask for free food because of seagull.
If something does not go your way, what can you do?
Implement a strategy (Size of the problem/Deep breaths/take space).
Choosing between 2 or more things.
Think of what could be best for you, ask for help choosing.
Name me a yellow zone feeling.
Exited, for example
This person lost the lottery and blamed the cashier.
Unexpected. It is not the cashiers fault. Be ok with that, sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose.
Can you name me the difference between a small, medium, and large problem?
Small Problem: Something you can solve on your own.
Medium Problem: You need help from another individual.
Large Problem: An emergency! I need help right away!
Someone wanted to have the last piece of cake, but it is your birthday and it's your favorite cake. What would you do in the situation?
Be generous and kind, demonstrating flexible thinking, and give your friend the cake.
Name me 5 coping skills.
Here are my top 5, Deep breathing, pop-it, take space, talk to adult, swings.
Name me an emotion in each zone and a strategy in that zone?
Blue Zone: Sad, calm room
Green Zone: Happy, going to Disney
Yellow Zone: Excited, deep breathing
Red Zone: Mad, pop-it!
Define unexpected behaviors?
The wrong way to react to something or set rules/expectations set by others.