Circle of Control
What type of event goes on the inside of the circle? What type of event goes on the outside of the circle?
Inside = Things you can control
Outside = Things you can't control
What goes on our three ends of the triangle?
Thoughts, feelings, actions
Name a coping skill we learned in group
Answers can vary :)
What are the four zones for our emotions?
Blue, Green, Yellow, Red
Inside or outside: Your teacher is out sick
Outside
Where does this go on the triangle: I am so stupid! I am so bad at this!
Thought
Why are coping skills important?
They help us stay calm so we can problem solve, communicate, and learn.
What zone should we aim to be in for school? Why?
Green zone because in this zone we are calm and able to learn.
Inside or outside: Partner work
It could be both!
What part of the triangle does this go on? Stomping, crying, shutting down
Actions
Act out a coping skill to see if your group mates can guess it.
Answers will vary :)
Which zone is the following emotion in: Sad?
Blue zone!
Inside or outside: Walking away if someone is mean to you
Inside
How do we change the triangle? Where do we start?
Start with your actions by doing a coping skill
What do I do if one of my coping skills don't work?
Try another one!
Which zone is the following emotion in: Nervous/Anxious/Silly?
Yellow zone!
Why is it important to remember what is in or outside your control?
So you don't emotionally overreact to something you can't control.
Why is it hard to control our thoughts? Give an example of a positive affirmation to practice
Because our negative thoughts are trying to protect us but they are actually not helping us.
Answers will vary :)
Is it okay to be in the blue, yellow, or red zones? Why or why not?
Yes! All emotions are okay to feel! What matters is what we do with our actions and coping skills when we have those emotions.