Stress & Trauma
Name the 3 points on the Bounce Back Triangle.
Thoughts, Feelings, Actions
Name one thing you can do to calm down your body.
Belly Breathing, Progress Muscle Relaxation
Grab a picture from the Feelings Grab Bag and decide as a group which emotion that face is feeling.
Answers vary
True or False: Our thoughts do NOT impact how we feel and what we do.
False
True or False: If someone pushes me in the lunch line, there is only one thing I can do: push them back.
False
What helped Sherman feel better after the terrible thing happened?
Talking to a counselor, telling a counselor what happened, drawing pictures of what happened
When you are doing Belly Breathing, which way should your stomach or your stuffy go when you take a deep breath IN?
Up/Out
True or False: Two people can feel completely different emotions in the same situation.
True
Which thought would be more helpful to have in your thought bubble before a spelling test: "I can focus and do my best" or "I am terrible at spelling"?
"I can focus and do my best."
When you are working on your "I Can Do It" Ladder steps, should you start with the hardest step or an easier step?
Easier step
Name two things that Sherman experienced after the terrible thing happened.
Stomachaches/headaches, trouble sleeping, anger, sadness, bad dreams, got in trouble at school
Demonstrate the Turtle relaxation exercise and the Stretching Cat relaxation exercise.
Turtle: shoulders come up to your ears like you are hiding in your shell. Cat: arms stretch above your head.
What does a 10 on the Feelings Thermometer mean?
Extremely stressed/scared/upset/angry/sad
Give an example of a Courage Thought.
Answers vary. Examples: I can get through this. I will try my best. I can ask for help. There are people who care about me.
Name two things you can do if your Feelings Thermometer is rising during recess when someone cuts in line in front of you for Four Square.
Answers vary. Examples: Use words to say what you are feeling, Use helpful or courage thoughts, Relax your body, Ask an adult for help, Ask a friend for help, Walk away, Ignore, Do something that makes you feel better.