Tools
Examples of this tool might include going for a walk, spending time with a friend or family member, listening to music, or playing a game.
Mood Boosters!
What is the correct way to breathe when practicing deep breathing?
In through the nose and out through the mouth. You should breathe out longer than you breathe in.
The steps of Quick Calm are _______.
Relax your muscles.
Slow your breathing.
Think of a calming place.
What do you look like when you are in a good mood versus a bad mood?
Act both moods out and notice the differences!
The STEPS to problem solving are __________.
Say what the problem is.
Think of solution.
Examine each solution. What are good/bad things that would happen for each solution?
Pick one and try it!
See if it worked. If not, try a different solution!
Model a Quick Calm
Relax your muscles.
Slow your breathing.
Think of a relaxing place.
Cognitive TLC stands for _________.
Talk to a friend.
Look for the silver lining.
Change the channel.
List at least 5 things you do that boost your mood.
How can you make sure you do one of those things each day?
Cognitive BLUE stands for __________.
Blaming myself
Looking for bad news
Unhappy guessing
Exaggerating
Give an example of an "I Statement" you can use to communicate assertively.
I feel _____ when ______ because _______ and I would like or I need ________.