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What does H mean in the acromym "HALT" stand for?
Hungry
What does "A" in HALT stand for?
Angry or Anxious
Lonely
What does "T" stand for in the HALT?
Tired
What should you do if you feel Hungry?
Eat or take a drink of something tasty!
Why is H the word Hungry?
Because if you hungry, you might get grumpy! Who wants a Grumplstiltskin in their family!
Why is "A" the word Angry or Anxious?
Because Angry and Anxious begin with the letter A and can make us very rude and irritable.
Why is "L" the word Lonely?
Because Lonely starts with the letter "L". People are meant to be in a family or community to help each other. Feeling lonely, isolated, or alone makes us feel vulnerable.
Why is "T" the word Tired?
Because when we feel tired, our body is running out of energy and we need to rest or sleep. We don't have the energy or patience to keep doing the next tasks.
What we should we do if we feel Anxious?
Take 5 deep breaths and repeat.
Think about a Happy Place.
Change negative thoughts to positive thoughts.
Squeeze and Release all your muscles.
Talk to a safe person, like a therapist or adult you trust.
Why does being hungry make you grumpy?
Because if you don't eat, your body will feel empty and start to grumble, and you won't feel well. No one wants a grumbily tummy.
Why does being Angry or Anxious make us rude and irritable?
If you don't calm down, your friends and loved ones will not want to comfort you.
Why does feeling lonely, isolated, or alone make us feel sad?
Because people are meant to be in a group, family, or community and help each other stay safe and feel loved.
Why does feeling Tired make us feel grumpy or irritable?
Because we need to rest to regain our energy to handle the world and it's challenges. We get grumpy when we don't have energy.
What should we do when we feel angry?
Take a few deep breaths and repeat the process.
Take a break.
"Cool Down" in the freezer:) (Splash cold water on your face)
Let out your anger safely. (Punch your pillows)
Why does your stomach get grumbily without food?
Your body/brain senses you have low blood sugar or low nutrients and sends a signal to your stomach and intestines to prepare for food and it signals the person to find and eat food when they are uncomfortable.
Why do we get rude and irritable when we are Angry or Anxious?
It tells our body that we don't feel safe or we feel threatened in some way.
Why do we feel sad when we are "Lonely" ?
When we are with others we care about, we are better able to solve problems.
Why do we need to rest?
Because if you don't rest, you become a giant Grumplstilskin. We need to rest to regain our recharge our energy for our body and mind.
What do we do if we feel Lonely?
Hug your parents.
Name at least two ways to avoid a grumbily stomach.
Eat regularly, Drink water regularly, and have a healthy snack available after school.
Name at least two ways to cope when we are angry or anxious.
Deep Breathing, meditation skills, talk to someone you trust such as a family member or therapist to determine the best way to respond.
Name at least two things we can do when we feel "Lonely ".
Talk to a loved one, call, or write a letter.
Name at least two things we can do when we feel tired.
Get some rest, like a nap, or good to bed.
Get a drink of water and snuggle up in blankets and listen to an audiobook. Or let someone read you a story.
Do something quiet.
What can you do if you feel Tired?
Take a Nap.
Listen to soothing music.
Do something quiet, like drawing.