How do I deal?
100
You're invited to a birthday party by your best friend
How do you cope, deal with the feeling, or calm yourself down to be there?
What did you pick that could help you through nervous/anxious feelings?
Advocating for yourself (decide how long you may want to stay)
Take breaks
Bring a fidget/tool
200
You have to go to the dentist
How do you cope, deal with the feeling, or calm yourself down to be there?
What did you pick that could help you through nervous/anxious feelings?
Ask for parent help
Use a fidget/tool
Positive self-talk
Watch favorite movie/show
Headphones
300
Meeting a new person
How do you cope, deal with the feeling, or calm yourself down to talk with them?
What did you pick that could help you through nervous/anxious feelings?
Positive self-talk (I can do this)
Use a fidget
400
Having to do something that you don't want to do, but needs to be done
How do you cope, deal with the feeling, or calm yourself down to complete the task?
What did you pick that could help you through frustrated/annoyed/anxious feelings?
Positive self-talk
Break the task into sections (if possible)
Taking deep breaths
Listen to music while you do it
500
Answering these questions in social skills group
How do you cope, deal with the feeling, or calm yourself down to participate/answer?
What did you pick that could help you through nervous/anxious/annoyed feelings?
Use a fidget
Advocate for yourself (ask to clarify/help)
Taking deep breaths