Coping Tools
What is the name of one coping tool?
Take 5 deep breaths
Change channels
Use your words
Take a chill out
Ask for help
Walk away
Positive self-talk
Stop and Think
Storm Cloud/Sunny Clouds
Squeezing lemons
Stand up and show us your personal space bubble.
Arms straight out to your sides, in front of, and behind you.
Give an example of a small problem.
You spill some food on your new shirt.
You stub your toe.
You ask for a toy at the store and your mom or dad says "No."
Show the face of someone who is feeling disgusted.
Nose scrunched, tongue out, frown.
Give an example of an unexpected behavior for group
Using chat
Speaking out of turn
Being unkind to others
What is it called when you are feeling angry and you decide to take some time to yourself to calm down?
Take a chill out
Stand up and show us your safety zone.
Each hand touching opposite elbow, out in front of you.
Give an example of a big problem.
You fall off of your bike and break your arm.
Your dog gets loose and runs away.
A tree falls on your parents' car.
What's one sign that someone is feeling angry?
Red face, raise voice, clenched fists, heart racing, furrowed brow.
What good things can happen when we listen to our parents?
We get along better.
We earn points or chips for our chip program.
We avoid negative consequences.
We finish tasks on time.
What does it mean to "change channels"?
Changing channels is a coping tool. It means deciding to think about or do something else in order to feel better.
Who is allowed to enter your safety zone?
Loved ones, with your permission.
Give an example of a problem that a kid might have that the kid could also solve.
You get into an argument with a friend and have to apologize.
You misplaced your math folder and need to retrace your steps to try and find it.
You broke your toy and can do extra chores to earn money to replace it.
Show the face of someone who is feeling confused.
Head tilted to one side, eyebrows scrunched or uneven, one side of mouth lifted.
What are two ways to show somebody you are listening?
Give them eye contact.
Turn your body toward them.
Put things in your hands down.
Wait your turn to talk.
Your mom tells you to turn off your videogame (or TV) but you want to keep playing. You start feeling mad and you want to argue. What is positive self-talk phrase you can say to yourself?
"I can always finish my game later."
"This will give someone else a turn for a while."
How can you tell if you are invading somebody else's personal space bubble?
They might move away from you or turn their body away from you.
Their face might look worried, confused, or uncomfortable.
If you have a problem that can't be solved, what can you do to feel better?
Use a coping strategy.
What is one way that you can boost your self-esteem?
Remember proud moments
Think of things you are good at
Say "I can do this!"
Why is listening important to being good friend?
It helps the other person feel heard.
You can really understand what they are saying.
You are showing that you are there for them.
Demonstrate one relaxation technique
Take 5 deep breaths
Squeeze lemons
Imagine myself in my relaxation "treehouse"
What is something you could say to someone if they enter your personal space bubble when you don't want them to?
"Could you please move away?"
"Could you please scoot over?"
"Would you mind giving me some space?"
How do we know something is a BIG problem?
When it requires an adult's help
It's okay to feel angry, sad, nervous, and disappointed. True or false?
True! All feelings are okay to feel!
1. What does it mean to do "full body listening"?
2. What does it mean to keep your "brain in group"?
1. It means to not only use your eyes and ears to listen, but to face your body toward the speaker.
2. It means to keep your mind focused on the topic or activity the group is doing.