Emotions
How a parent/guardian might feel when their child yells at them and says mean things to them?
sad, guilty, angry, disappointed, hopeless
Taking 5 of these can help you switch from your "emotional" brain into your "thinking" brain
Deep breaths
How you can tell what a person is feeling without them telling you
non-verbal communication (facial expressions, tone of voice, body language, behaviors)
Your friend is yelling at you and bossing you around
Use an I-statement (tell them how you feel), tell an adult, and remove yourself from that area
The first E is for
balanced Eating
How you might feel if your friend refuses to speak to you
frustrated, annoyed, confused, angry, sad
This is when you think on positive things on purposes and do positive things on purpose. You make changes in your life so that positive events will happen more often in your future and you spend more time in Wise Mind
Accumulate Positive Emotions
This is the best way to let an adult know that you are having trouble with a task
ask for help, or ask for an explanation
You have a thoughts or dreams about hurting yourself or someone else.
Talk to your mom and dad, use your coping skills box, use positive self talk
PL is for
Treat Physical iLlness
What is the emotion that comes from being upset that someone else has something you wish you had?
jealousy (or) envy
This is when you do things that make you feel competent and effective. You complete hobbies, skills, chores, and school tasks. You slowly do harder and harder things so that you can handle bigger setbacks.
Building Mastery
When you keep making the same poor choice again and again, you friend and family may not be able to ______________ you anymore.
Trust
You are angry and frustrated and don't really know why
use a coping skill to calm, talk to an adult about what you are feeling and thinking
S is for
Getting balanced Sleep
What might someone feel if they were yelled at for doing something that they didn't do?
mad, upset, confused, anxious, scared, worried, unsure
This is when you rehearse a play, ahead of time, so you are prepared to cope skillfully when placed in an emotional situation.
Cope ahead of time
What is an I-Statement?
Saying how you feel without blaming someone i.e. I feel frustrated when you use my things without asking because when I need them, I cannot always find them. And what I need is for you to ask before you borrow something.
You don't want to do what your parents are telling you to do
take deep breaths, remind yourself of the reasons why it is best that you follow the directions, get started so you can get it done
The A is for
Avoiding Altering substances (drugs)
What is the emotion that means that you feel bad about a choice you made?
This is what you may feel when you made a poor choice and may have hurt someone in the process.
Guilt / Guilty
When is the most effective time for you to use a coping skill?
when you first become triggered and notice your body alarm going off
-Butterflies in your belly
- Headache
-Tightness in the chess
-Goosebumps on your arms
-Sweaty face or hands
-Racing thoughts
A sincere apology includes these 3 key things
Saying "I'm sorry" or "I apologize"
Saying what actions you are apologizing for...
saying the positive behavior you are going to do next time. ("Next time I'll.... "
You have a nightmare that keeps you up a lot of the night
tell your parent/guardian about it,
hug a stuffed animal,
hug your pillow to help you feel safe,
Tell yourself all of the ways you are safe in that moment,
Use guided imagery/progressive muscle relaxation/mindfulness / breathing to help you relax your body and mind
The second E is for
Getting Exercise