Warning Sign
What is one early body sign you/someone might be getting upset?
tight chest, clenched jaw, faster heartbeat
Name one way to calm your body quickly.
(Deep breathing, counting, grounding, body scan, butterfly tapping)
How can yelling affect other people?
(Scares them, hurts feelings)
How might you feel after an outburst?
(Guilty, embarrassed, tired)
What does a level 1 emotion feel like?
(Calm, relaxed, in control)
What is a thought you might have before an outburst?
(“This isn’t fair,” “No one listens to me”)
What is a coping skill you can use without anyone noticing?
(Breathing, counting, muscle relaxation)
What might someone think if you have frequent outbursts?
(They may feel unsafe or avoid you)
What is one consequence of frequent outbursts?
(Trouble at school/home, loss of privileges)
What might a level 2 feel like?
(Slightly annoyed, stressed, distracted—but still okay)
What is a behavior that shows you’re starting to escalate?
(Voice getting louder, pacing, eye rolling)
Why is taking a break helpful?
(Gives brain time to reset)
How can outbursts affect friendships?
(Lose trust, arguments, people pull away)
How can outbursts affect your self-esteem?
(Feel bad about yourself, regret actions)
What happens at level 3?
(Frustrated, harder to focus, starting to feel overwhelmed)
What’s the difference between early warning signs and full outburst?
(Early = signals, Outburst = loss of control/reaction)
What is something you can say instead of yelling?
(“I need a minute,” “I’m getting upset”)
What is one way to repair after an outburst?
(Apologize, take responsibility, make it right)
What is one benefit of learning to control reactions?
(Better relationships, more trust, feeling proud)
What does level 4 look like?
(Very upset, close to losing control, strong urges to react)
Why is it important to catch warning signs early?
(Easier to calm down, prevents consequences, keeps control)
Why do coping skills work best BEFORE you’re fully angry?
(Easier to control emotions early vs. in red zone)
Why is it important to repair relationships after conflict?
(Rebuild trust, show growth, keep connections)
How does staying in control help your future?
(Better opportunities, independence, stronger relationships)
What is the best level to use coping skills, and why?
(Level 2–3, because you still have control before hitting level 4–5)