Calm Your Body
What is another name for a sensory tool/toy that you can use to calm down?
What is a fidget?
We did an activity where we wrote down what we were thankful for. This is known as practicing what?
What is gratitude?
Naming the feeling you are experiencing can help give us some control back. This is known as "name it to ____ it"
What is tame?
If you step outside to get some fresh air when you feel upset, you are using this strategy.
What is walking away/taking a break?
Saying “no” when something doesn’t feel right or is too much for you is an example of this strategy.
What is setting boundaries?
True or false - Taking a walk is considered a fast working strategy to calm yourself in a high stress situation.
What is true?
True or false - Coloring is not helpful when it comes to calming your thoughts.
What is false? (coloring can help shift your focus away from what is making you upset)
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Listening to calming music or nature sounds is an example of this strategy.
What is changing your audio?
Hanging out with your friends or family when you need support is called this.
What is spending time with your squad?
When practicing deep breathing, you should breathe ___ through your nose, and ___ through your mouth.
What is in (first blank) and out (second blank)?
What is it called when you focus on the present moment and your senses?
What is being mindful?
This calming strategy uses colors, drawings, or doodles to show your feelings without words.
What is creating art?
True or false - walking away and taking a break from a situation is a strategy that works slowly.
What is false? (moving to a different location can create distance between you and the thing frustrating you, allowing you to calm down quicker)
If you decide to focus on finishing your project instead of worrying about things you can’t control, you are doing this.
What is focusing your energy where it counts?
When focusing on muscle relaxation you should first ____ your muscle and then relax it.
What is tense?
"I am intelligent and capable" is an example of what?
What is a positive affirmation?
If you tell a trusted friend, teacher, or counselor what’s on your mind, you’re using this calming strategy.
What is talking it out?
Keeping your desk or bedroom organized and clutter-free is an example of this strategy.
What is keeping your space clean and pleasant?
A tip to get better sleep says you should avoid caffeine _ to _ hours before bed?
What is 4 to 6?
What is it called when you splash your face with water or submerge it for a few seconds in an attempt to calm your body?
What is a diving response?
Using your imagination to distract yourself from what's making your upset is an example of what?
What is visualization or visualizing?
This strategy lets you put your feelings on paper, either in a journal, poem, or letter.
What is writing it out?
If you’re frustrated with homework, moving to a new location to work might help because you’re doing this.
What is changing your space/taking a break?
Going to bed around the same time every night and eating breakfast in the morning are examples of this strategy.
What is keeping a regular routine?