Emotion Regulation
Everyone feels strong emotions sometimes.
True
Name one way you soothe yourself?
Anything...
How many meals should you eat in a day?
3!
Reframe this: "I can't do it"
Examples: "I'm still learning" "I am trying my best"
What has been your favorite outing ever?
Anything...
When your body starts to feel tense, your heart beats faster, and you clench your fists, what might be happening?
What is feeling angry, anxious, or stressed?
True or False: Using grounding or relaxation techniques can change how your body feels during stress.
True
How many hours of sleep should you get a night to feel your best?
7-9 hours
Reframe this: "I am a bad person"
Examples:
I’m a person who sometimes makes mistakes, but that doesn’t make me bad.”
“I’m learning and growing; everyone struggles sometimes.”
All you can eat?
China Buffet
Ignoring or pushing away emotions is the best way to control them
False
Name one way you can use your vision to help self sooth?
Look at nature, watch tv, etc
What is meditation?
Taking a moment to clear your mind and breathe
Reframe this: "I can't control my feelings or actions"
Examples:
“I can’t always control what I feel, but I can learn how to manage how I respond.”
“My emotions might be intense, but they don’t have to control me.”
Free shop?
Books for Cause
What are some resources you have when dealing with intense emotions?
Talking to staff, deep breathing, calling a friend or family, etc
Name two ways you can use your hearing to soothe yourself?
Listen to music, hum, listen to a podcast, ect
Name three activities that can lower stress
Walking, journaling, taking a hot shower, reading, listening to music, etc
Reframe this: "I am never going to get this"
Examples:
“It’s taking time, but that doesn’t mean I won’t get it.”
“I’ve improved before; I can keep improving now.”
Ferris Wheel?
Navy Pier
What is resilience?
Resilience is the ability to adapt and recover from adversity, stress, or significant change
Name three ways you can use your sense of taste to self sooth.
Eat a favorite food, have a minty/sour candy/gum, eat a nostalgic food, etc
What is square breathing?
Inhale, hold, exhale, hold
Reframe this: I've failed so many times, I should just give up"
Examples:
“Each time I try, I’m learning something new that’s not failure”
“Setbacks don’t mean I should stop trying; they mean I’m still in the process”
"I am not starting from scratch; I am still moving forward, even if I fail"
Community service with quiet spaces and resources
Library