Zones of Regulation
When I am feeling sick or bored, what zone am I in?
Blue zone
I take breaths in through my nose and out through my mouth
Deep Breathing
What is something you might DO if you're feeling angry?
Throw something, kick, scream, cry, run away, stomp
Jack is trying to do homework, but everyone is being SO loud! James runs out of the classroom covering his ears.
Why is Jack mad?
Dave is very close with his family. He loves playing board games with them. He loves playing and cuddling with his cat and they have dinner together as a family every night.
What does James value?
Family
What am I feeling when I am in the green zone?
Focused, relaxed, ready to learn
Something active I can do to release energy when I'm angry
Planks, push ups, running, riding a bike etc..
When you're feeling angry, what is something you might think?
"I hate this"
" I'll never be able to do it"
etc..
Luke wants to tell his mom a story, but she's on the phone and can't talk. Luke starts to scream and cry.
What made Luke angry?
His mom is on the phone and can't talk right now
Sonia's favourite class at school is art. She loves to draw and make up stories about her drawings. On weekends, Sonia loves spending her time dancing and making videos.
What does Sonia value?
Creativity
When I am feeling excited or scared, what zone am I in?
Yellow Zone
TRUE or FALSE:
Using a calming strategy can help me handle my big emotions
What is something that happens to your body when you're feeling angry?
Shake, muscles tense up, face turns red, heart beats fast, sweat, breath fast
Kyle wants to keep playing with the ipad, but his dad say's it's time to put it away and have dinner. Kyle starts to throw toys and yells.
What made Kyle angry?
He has to stop playing with his ipad and have dinner
Bobby loves to play minecraft with his friends, watch funny shows with his family and playing board games.
What does Bobby value?
Fun, family, friendship
How do we feel if we are in the red zone?
Terrified, angry, out of control
Something that helps me slow down when I'm feeling angry
Taking a break, deep breathing, meditation, laying down, taking a break, counting etc...
If you're heart is beating fast when you're feeling angry is this
a. something that's happening to your body
b. a thought
Tell me something that makes you feel sad
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If you value family, what is a towards action that brings you towards your value of family?
Saying nice things to your family, spending time with your family, giving mom and dad hugs
Is it OK to be in the red zone?
YES!!
If you feel like you are in the red zone and out of control, what can you do?
Use a relaxation strategy. Deep breaths, planking, squeezing something
Thinking "I can't do this!"
Is this
a. an action
b. thought
b. Thought
Tell me something that makes you feel angry
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What is a towards move if you value fun?
playing games, riding your bike, watching funny movies