My Body & Feelings
How does your body feel when something is uncomfortable?
👉Feels yucky / itchy / tight
What does “itchy” clothing feel like?
Scratchy / annoying
Name one way to calm your body
Deep breaths/ETC
What is a flexible brain?
Trying / changing / thinking of new ideas
Your shirt feels scratchy—what can you do?
Ask for help
Name one body clue that tells you you're overwhelmed
Heart fast / want to cry / feel wiggly
What can you do if your clothes feel uncomfortable?
Ask for help / take a break
What can you do if your body feels too big or out of control?
Squeeze / take a break
What is a rock brain?
Stuck / saying no / getting upset
You don’t want to put socks on—what can help?
Take a break / try slowly
What might your body do if clothes feel “too itchy”?
Scratch / pull clothes / get upset
Why do we wear clothes even if they feel uncomfortable sometimes?
To stay safe and covered
When should you use a coping strategy?
When you feel upset
If your clothes feel itchy but you still try, is that flexible or rock brain?
Flexible brain
You feel upset getting dressed—what strategy can you use?
Deep breaths / squeezes
What does your body feel like when you are calm?
Quiet / slow / relaxed
What helps your body get ready for wearing uncomfortable clothes?
Brushing / deep pressure / squeezes/ whatever helps
What is deep pressure and how can it help?
Big squeezes → helps body feel calm
What can you do if something doesn’t go your way?
Try again / ask for help
You want to take your clothes off at school—what should you do instead?
Ask for help
Why is it important to notice body clues?
So we can help our body feel better
What is something you can tell an adult if your clothes bother you?
“This feels itchy” / “I need help”
Why is it important to calm your body before getting dressed?
So it’s easier to try
Why is flexible thinking important?
Helps us solve problems
You feel overwhelmed getting dressed—what should you do first?
Calm your body