ZONES
What does it mean to self-regulate?
To calm down.
What is the purpose of STOP-OPT-GO?
To help us slow & calm down when we’re in the red, yellow, or blue zones.
What does it mean to “stand up for yourself”?
Examples:
• “Not letting yourself get bullied”
• “Stopping others from bullying others”
• “Letting the bully know how you feel”
1) How many zones are there?
2) What are the names of the zones?
1) 4 zones.
2) Red, yellow, green, & blue zones.
STOP, OPT, or GO: Use the best coping tool to use to go back to the green zone.
Why is it important to “stand up for yourself”?
Examples:
• “If you don’t, then others might bully you/poke at you/laugh at you”
• “Others will think it’s okay to bully”
1) Which zone is the “calm” zone?
2) Is it okay to be in the other zones?
1) Green zone.
2) Yes, as long as we’re able to calm down in an expected way.
STOP, OPT, or GO: Pause what you’re doing when you’re in the red, yellow, or blue zones.
STOP!
When is it good VERSUS bad to stand up for yourself?
Good:
• Sibling conflict
• When people make fun of you or others (e.g., name-calling & mean comments)
• People being unfair about rules & expectations
Bad:
• When you’re told to do something that’s expected of you (e.g., homework, studying, chores, etc.)
• When others tell you to stop doing unexpected things
Name at least 2 coping tools that can help “energize” us when we’re in the blue zone.
Examples:
• Wall push-ups
• Jumping on a ball, trampoline, or beanbag
• Swinging or sliding
• Squeezing fidgets
• Listening to music
STOP, OPT, or GO: Think about which coping tools to use in order to calm down.
OPT!
Name at least 2 unexpected ways to stand up for yourself.
• Physical - Punching, tackling, hopping on top of each other, choking, etc.
• Verbal - Yelling, naming-calling, cussing
• Other - Flipping each other off
Name at least 2 coping tools that can help “calm” us down when we’re in the yellow & red zones.
Examples:
• Hugging a person, pet, pillow, or stuffed animal
• Jumping on a ball, trampoline, or beanbag
• Squeezing fidgets
• Breathing exercises
• Calming sequence
• Self-talk
• Talking to an adult or friends
• Listening to music
What should you do if you don’t feel calm after using a coping tool?
Name at least 2 expected ways to stand up for yourself.
• Use coping tools to calm down (e.g., deep breathing; walking away; talk to an adult)
• Use “I” statements (e.g., “I don’t like it when you make fun of me”)
• Ask for help from an adult (e.g., mom & dad)