Calm Down Skills
What is it called when you slowly breathe in through your nose and out your mouth?
Deep Breathing
This feeling can make you want to yell or stomp.
Anger
You can use crayons or markers to do this when upset.
Drawing
Using a calm voice instead of yelling is called this.
Being Respectful
What body part moves up and down when you take a deep breath?
Belly
Talking about your feelings instead of yelling is called this.
Using your Words
Drawing your feelings helps your brain do this.
Express Emotions
Saying how you feel using “I feel…” is called this.
Espressing Yourself
What is the action where you stop your body and staying still like a statue.
Freeze or Pause
This feeling might make you want to cry.
Sadness
Making a “calm picture” of your happy place is this skill.
Visualization
Looking at someone when they talk and staying quiet shows that...
Your Listening
What is the name of this calming skill that uses your imagination, like picturing a beach?
Visualization
This is when you notice your feelings before reacting.
Awareness/Self Control
This means creating something to feel better instead of acting out.
Creative Coping
Asking for assistance from an adult instead of getting upset is this skill.
Asking for help