Calming Skills
When air comes in through the nose, and out through the mouth.
Deep breathing
Mr. Manny or Ms. Cynthia are people I can talk to when I am upset.
True!
What does being in the GREEN zone mean?
1. A lot of energy
2. Sad
3. Very upset
4. Happy/Normal/Calm
4. Happy/Normal/Calm
You’re feeling frustrated. What is a good choice?
1. Rip your paper
2. Ask for a short 5 minute break
3. Quit everything
4. Argue
2. Ask for a short 5 minute break
What feeling might you have if you’re smiling and laughing?
Happy, joy, silly, funny, goofy, confident
This is something you squeeze as tight as you can.
Stress ball, stuffed animal
Ms. Isabel will be your therapist next week?
TRUE :) !
What does being in the RED zone mean?
1. A lot of hyper energy
2. Very angry
3. Calm
4. Silly
1. A lot of hyper energy
2. Very angry
Which coping skill helps when your body feels tense and tight?
1. Stretching
2. Yelling at others
3. Hitting yourself
4. Fighting
1. Stretching
What does being in the YELLOW zone mean?
1. Bored
2. Excited or Worried
3. Calm
4. Silly
2. Excited or Worried
4. Silly
To do this coping skill you need a piece of paper, pencil, crayons, or markers.
Coloring, Drawing, Journaling
If I use cuss words, the teacher will give me what I need.
False.
How long is GROUP therapy?
30 MINUTES
Give your 5
What feeling might you have if your face feels hot, your heart is racing, and you want to yell?
Upset, irritated, angry, overwhelmed, embarrassed, mad, annoyed
What was Ms. Brina's First Job and Favorite Drink?
Drink: Coffee
Everyone feels angry sometimes, and that's okay.
TRUE!!
How many times do you go to therapy each week?
1**** Time per week!
You are told to wait for something you really really really want to do. What is a helpful coping skill?
1. Shout "NO"
2. Take deep breaths or stretch
3. Say "Okay!" and wait patiently
4. Do what you want anyway
2. Take deep breaths or stretch
3. Say "Okay!" and wait patiently
What is the name of the NEW therapist?
Ms. Isabel!
Show the class a breathing exercise.
1. Deep breaths
2. Hand breathing
3. Buzz Breathing
4. Belly breathing
5. "Cool off food' breathing.
I am allowed to break the rules at school because they are not the same as the rules at home.
FALSE!
How long are therapy sessions?
30 MINTUES
If someone wants to AWA, what should they do right before they leave the door?
1. Say "See you later!"
2. Ignore staff
3. Kick the door
4. Stop, think about it, choose a safe action
4. Stop, think about it, choose a safe action
How many Tattoos does Ms. Isabel have?
11!