Diabetes & Me
Coping Skills for my Utility Belt
All About Alliances
Emotions & Self-Esteem
SUPER Fun!
100
True or False
Feeling worried can be a sign that my blood sugars are low or that I am feeling stressed or anxious.
TRUE
WORRY can be both experienced because of what is going on in our body (low/high blood sugar) or in our mind (stress)!
100
Show the group how to do one breathing skill.
Examples: Soup Breathing, 5-Finger Breathing, Superhero Breathing (Batman, Spiderman, Superman, Hulk or Wonder Woman Breaths)
100
Give an example of who can be on your diabetes alliance.
Family, Friends, Teachers, Coaches, Doctors, Therapists, Pets
100
Name at least 1 emotion you think Baby Groot may be feeling.
Happy, Excited, Silly, Goofy
100
Name 1 superhero that wears a cape.
Examples: Superman, Captain Underpants, Batman, Thor, Raven
200
The first thing I should do to figure out if my body feels funny because of my blood sugar or my emotions is...
Check Your Blood Sugar
If your blood sugar is off, make the correction and see if you feel better! If not or you still don't feel better, try a coping skill!
200
Show an example of one movement skill.
Examples: A Superhero Yoga Pose, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Chair Stretches/Exercises, Using a Stress Ball or Fidget
200
Name 2 famous superhero alliances!
Answers Vary (examples: Batman & Robin, Powerpuff Girls, Teen Titans, Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy, Justice League, Avengers, Mr. Incredible & Frozone)
200
What is another word you can use to describe being "scared?"
Worried, Afraid, Nervous, Anxious
200
In Incredibles 2, Jack-Jack, the youngest in the family has 15 superpowers! Name 2!
burst into flames, turn into metal, fly/levitate, teleport, become sticky/jelly-like, move things with his mind, super strength, laser eyes, the ability to multiply himself, heal himself, become electric, walk through walls, become a demon, grow in size, & shape shift
300
Name one place in your body you can experience worry and describe how it feels.
Head - trouble focusing, headaches
Chest - trouble breathing, fast heartbeat
Stomach - upset stomach
OTHER!
300
Show an example of one grounding skill.
Examples: "Spidey-Senses" 5-4-3-2-1, ABC Around the Room, Pick a Letter
300
Name someone in your alliance that you can ask for help if you are ever in a crisis and you feel like you cannot keep yourself or others safe.
Therapists, Doctors, Parents, Teacher
300
Name 2 emotions you may experience when your blood sugars are low or high.
Angry, Annoyed, Sad, Worried, Nervous
300
Name 3 of the 6 original Avengers.
Ironman, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, and Hawkeye
400
True or False
Our bodies and our minds are not connected, so taking care of one does not impact the other.
FALSE
Feeling down, angry, or scared can cause us to feel symptoms in our body, like racing heartbeat or lightheadedness that we might confuse with our diabetes. So it is important to take care of our mental and physical health!
400
Name 3 Coping Skills you can do at home by yourself.
Answers Vary (examples: listen to music, color, breathing)
400
Name 1 or more benefits of having a diabetic & mental health alliance!
Answers Vary.
Examples:
- They can help you remember to pack your must-haves, check your blood sugar, and make corrections
- They can support you when you feel stressed or emotional
- They can provide you with company if you are ever sad or lonely.
400
Show me what it may look like if you were feeling proud.
Example:
400
What is the name of the car that Batman drives and where does he keep it parked?
Batmobile stays in the Batcave
500
List 3 things you may feel in your body if you have low or high blood sugar OR if you are feeling sad, scared, or worried.
Fast Heartbeat, Worried, Dizzy, Weak & Tired, Upset Stomach, Trouble Focusing, Sweaty, or Annoyed
500
Name 3 coping skills that work when you are feeling ANGRY.
Answers Vary (examples: breathing, talking it out, squeezing a stress ball)
500
Show me how you would ask someone to be a part of your diabetic alliance:
(1) Tell them what you need from them
(2) Ask if they'd be willing/able to help
Example: You are very important to me, and I feel like I can really trust you to calm me down when I feel frustrated or worried. Would you be willing to do that for me if I ever need it?
500
Finish this sentence, "When I feel sad, I may tell myself..."
Answers Vary (examples: "Everything will be okay." or "I can do this!")
500
Which superhero (or heroes) was created in a lab with a mixture of sugar, spice, everything nice, and an accidental spill of Chemical X, giving them super strength, speed, flight, and more?
The Powerpuff Girls