Coping Strategies
Strategy has you put your hand over your heart and on your belly. Show us how to do it.
Pause Button
Student who has a pet bird
Michael
Where do you go to play basketball or soccer indoors?
Gym or auditorium
Zone or zones where you find "sick" and "tired"
Blue zone
If I find myself getting overwhelmed or frustrated I can ask for a_______
break
Strategy uses all 5 of your senses. Show us how to do it.
5-4-3-2-1
Student who makes paintings at home
Alice
What is the lunch room's room number?
18
Zone or zones where you find "silly" and "nervous"
Yellow
Give an an example of a positive affirmation
I am____________
Strategy has the number 7 in it. Show us how to do it.
7 shakes
Staff member who can give you violin lessons
Ms. Haley
Where do you go for kitten day?
Ms. Haley/Mindfulness
Zone or zones where you find "angry" and "terrified"
Red
Identify a trusted adult that you can talk to
Any adult at the Success Center, school or other adult
Strategy has you touch your finger tips. Show us how to do it.
Finger Touch Affirmations
Student who will be spending vacation in Mexico in March
Melanie
Which class is in room 11?
Peaceworks
Zone or zones where you find "calm" and "bored"
Green and blue
List three things you are grateful for
Example: Family, friends, pets
Balance Challenge. Show us how to do it.
Tree pose, airplane,
What are the names of Ms. Janet's dogs that visited the SC this past Friday?
Liebling and Blumchen
Which therapist has her own floor?
Ms. Amelia
Why do we ask you what zone you are in?
To determine what you may need so we can help you
Give an example using the following "I-statement" steps: I feel_____
when_____
because_______
Next time______
I feel "angry"
when you "took my pencil without asking"
because " I had to find another pencil to use"
Next time "could you please ask me first before taking my things"