De-escalation Calming Strategies
What is an object called that you play with that helps you to calm down? *if starts with an F
Fidget
This is how you feel when something makes you happy.
Joy
What is it called when you take care of your body by moving it around? * Starts with an E
Exercise
Who is a person you can talk to when you're feeling really upset?
probably correct, as long as they care about you
If your friend is feeling sad should you FORCE them to talk to you or ASK them to talk to you?
ASK them
When someone is upset, and doesn't want to talk to anyone, should you continue talking to them, or ask if they want space?
ASK IF THEY WANT SPACE
What emotion might you feel when someone takes something without asking?
Anger
brush, floss, mouth wash, go to the dentist
This mental skill helps you challenge negative thoughts and think more positively. Is it holding back or reframing
reframing
If your friend is feeling nervous what is something that starts with an L that you could do to help them?
Listen
CALM
What does it mean to “name your feeling”?
voicing your feelings
This is an activity that helps your body rest and your brain recharge.
SLeep
This word means believing in yourself and knowing you can handle problems.
Confidence
What is the definition of this? Trying to put yourself in someone else's shoes?
Empathy
If someone says they don't like you, should you ask why (when they are calm)or spread rumors about them?
ASK why when they are calm
What are healthy ways to deal with big emotions?
Levi will decide if your answer is correct
Name one way you can calm down when you're stressed.
Up to Levi to determine if it is correct
What is one thing that you can do to help calm yourself down when you are in the middle of a fight.
See Levi if your answer is correct
Is it helpful to acknowledge the person's feeling when they are upset?
TRUE
For 500 points, share an example about a time when you helped someone to de-escalate.
Anything kind!
Have every teammate name an emotion?
NICE!
The entire team must do 5 push ups
Great job!
What is the difference between a “big problem” and a “small problem”?
a big problem is serious and might need help, a small one you might solve on your own
When someone is upset, it is not helpful to decide if they should or should not be upset. What is this called? * it starts with a J
Judgement, judging