Resilient Characters
This timeless character never gave up trying to get back home to her family, even if she was "somewhere over the rainbow".
Who is Dorothy Gale?
This piece of technology uses satellites to help users navigate around their communities without the fear of getting lost.
What is a GPS?
This leafy green vegetable is used to make Caesar salads.
What is Romaine Lettuce?
When my friend is sad, I can do this.
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I can talk to them.
I can ask them if they'd like to talk about it.
I can actively listen to them talk about their feelings.
I can make them smile or laugh (depending on the situation)
I can go take a walk with them or go some place fun to take their mind off of their sadness.
This coping strategy is usually a good place to start when you are feeling overwhelmed and anxious. This is something you can do whether you are at home, at work, in a meeting, or in the community.
What is deep breathing?
This book character's famous line, "I think I can!" is used to teach children not to give up even when things are difficult.
Who is The Little Engine That Could or Thomas.
This piece of mobile technology can be used to look up information on the internet, take pictures and videos, send out messages, pay bills and communicate with our coworkers, friends and family- all at the touch of a button.
What is a cell phone?
As a general goal, they suggest we aim for at least 30 minutes of this every day.
What is exercise?
When my mom is angry, I can do this.
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Give her some space.
Show her that I am listening to her without interrupting.
Help out around the house.
Thirty minutes of this each day can help to reduce a person's stress and anxiety.
What is exercise?
This Pixar's character reminded us that we should "Keep on Swimming!".
Who is Dory?
This piece of technology is a voice-controlled intelligent personal assistant who will respond to questions or commands when the user says her name. She can control the lights in your house and even tell you the weather for the day.
What is Amazon Echo? Alexa? Google Assistant? Google Home? Google Nest? Siri?
Most of the time, we don't even realize we are sweating when we do this type of exercise, but it is truly a full body workout that many people enjoy as a leisure activity in the summer time.
What is swimming?
When the child I babysit is disappointed because his parents are going out for the night, I can do this.
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Find something fun to do with the child.
Tell them you understand how they feel, and let them talk about their feelings.
Find something you know the child enjoys and start to talk about that.
This is my favorite coping strategy because it makes me feel happy and takes away my stress.
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Answers will vary. This is personal preference.
This movie character had to find innovative and creative ways of protecting his house from the "Wet Bandits" when he was left "home alone"!
Who is Kevin McCallister?
This round motorized piece of technology helps you complete some household chores during the day while you are at work so that you can attend to other important tasks when you get home or even get a little extra rest on the weekend.
What is a Roomba Vaccume?
This is at the top of the food pyramid and is something we should use sparingly.
What are fats and oils?
When my brother lacks confidence in applying for a job, I can do this.
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Remind him of all of the things he does well.
Discuss what he is worried about and problem solve or role play with him.
Practice interviewing with him.
This coping technique is used to help redirect a person's thoughts and calm their mind. Often this is a guided practice where a person listens to the sound of another person's voice as they guide them through deep breathing exercises and images of positive thoughts.
What is meditation?
This large elephant never stops fighting to save a tiny village that he finds on a tiny speck on a flower because "a person is a person, no matter how small".
Who is Horton?
This Microsoft spreadsheet software can be used to organize a home or work budget, make a do list or create a database of information for quick and easy access.
What is Excel?
They say, each day, to drink half of your body weight in ounces of this liquid made up of hydrogen and oxygen in order to stay healthy and hydrated.
What is water?
When my coworker is frustrated, I can do this.
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Ask them if they'd like some help?
Ask them if they want to take a break and talk about it.
Tell them something positive, like they are doing a great job.
5-4-3-2-1 is an example of this type of coping technique.
5 Things I can see
4 Things I can hear
3 Things I can touch
2 Things I can smell
1 Thing I can taste
What is grounding?