Emotional Tools
RULER Acronym
100

Has a horizontal axis representing pleasantness and a vertical axis representing our experiences 

What is a mood meter?

100

R stands for this 

What is recognize emotions?

200

Involves 4 phases of alertness and emotion (Blue, Green, Yellow and Red)

What is Zones of Regulation?

200

U stands for this

Understanding the causes and consequences of emotions

300

A tool to help children communicate how they are feeling (chart/wheel)

What are feelings charts?

300

L stands for this

What is labeling emotions?

400

A mental training practice that teaches you to slow down racing thoughts, negative thoughts, clam your mind

What is mindfulness meditation?

400

E stands for this 

What is expressing emotions appropriately?

500

Reduces stress, anxiety and lung capacity

What are deep breathing exercises?

500

R stands for this

What is regulating emotions?