Social, environmental or situational cues that cause me to dysregulate
External Triggers
I take breaths in through my nose and out through my mouth.
Deep Breathing.
What emotion is this... :)
What is happy
You spill your grape juice all over your brand new white shirt
What is event
The more intense our emotions are., what else becomes more intense?
What is The more intense our behaviors tend to be. Usually these are choices that we regret.
This coping skill can involve the use of headphones.
Listening to music.
My body starts to shake and sometimes I feel like I want to run away or hide
What is fear.
A memory or emotion that causes a negative reaction.
Internal Triggers
True of False: Using a coping skill can help me handle my big emotions.
True
My face gets really red and I start to yell. This happens when someone does something I really don't like.
Angry/mad/upset
This is something I can do to take my mind off stress. It involves lots of colors.
Drawing/coloring/painting
You just scored the game-winning goal. What emotion are you feeling?
The inability to control or regulate one's emotional responses.
Dysregulation
True or false: A coping skill is a strategy I can use to help handle my emotions.
True.
My heart starts to beat really fast and I feel butterflies in my tummy.
Nervous/scared/excited