😌 “CHILL MODE ACTIVATED” (Calm Down Skills)
Name one breathing technique used to calm your body?
What is deep breathing?
Changing negative thoughts into positive ones is called this.
What is positive thinking?
A trusted adult or friend you can talk to.
What is a support person?
Name a hobby that can help take your mind off stress.
What is drawing, music, sports, gaming, reading?
What should you do first when you feel overwhelmed?
What is pause/breathe?
This coping skill involves tightening and relaxing your muscles.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Thinking before reacting helps you avoid this.
What is making a bad decision or impulsive choice?
Name a hobby that can help take your mind off stress.
Name a hobby that can help take your mind off stress.
Watching these can help some people relax (in moderation).
What are videos/movies?
Name one sign your body is stressed.
What is fast heartbeat, headache, sweating, upset stomach?
Name a skill where you focus on your senses (5 things you see, etc.).
What is grounding (5-4-3-2-1)?
This skill helps you solve problems step-by-step.
What is problem-solving?
Name one place you can get support in your community.
: Name one place you can get support in your community.
This activity uses creativity and colors to reduce stress.
What is coloring or art?
What is a healthy way to respond instead of yelling?
What is walking away, breathing, or talking it out?
What is a simple way to calm your body using water?
What is splashing cold water or taking a shower?
Replacing “I can’t do this” with “I can try my best” is an example of this
What is reframing thoughts?
This skill is used when you tell someone how you feel.
What is communication?
Name one safe indoor activity you can do alone.
What is journaling, cleaning, drawing, gaming?
If a problem feels too big, what should you do?
What is ask for help?
Name one physical activity that helps release stress.
What is splashing cold water or taking a shower?
Thinking about what could go right instead of wrong is called this.
What is optimistic thinking?
Someone who listens and supports you without judging.
What is a peer support person or trusted friend?
Listening to this can change your mood quickly.
What is Music?
Name one coping skill you can use at school when stressed.
What is deep breathing, asking for a break, talking to counselor?