Body Signal
What are body signals/body cues?
Signals your body sends that tells you how you are feeling.
Examples: yelling, crying, smiling, clenching fists, hot face, heart beating fast
what is a coping skill
an activity, skills, tool used to help us manage our emotions.
help regulate our feelings or control our feelings
giving all your attention to something
Being present
slowing down and notice what you are doing
what game did we play to learn about emotions
emotion charades
Tell us another person's name that is in this group
Name 2 body signals felt when nervous or anxious
heart beating fast
sweating in hands, face, armpits
upset stomach
more...
what activity did we do to learn about coping skills
safe place
glitter jar
mental first aid kits
Name a Mindfulness activity
Walk like..
Deep breathing
Food tasting
grounding
name 5 emotions
anger
sadness
happy
tired
worried
more...
What is team work? And why can it be an important skills to learn?
Getting along and working with others for a common goal/reason. Learn to share, give/take, build relationships
we learn patience, empathy, communication, respect for others, compromise and tolerance.
name 3 body signals when mad
hot face
clenching fist
urge to scream/yell/punch
stomping feet
shaking
name 3 coping skills and demonstrate them
deep breathing,
glitter jars
fidgets
taking a break
picture safe place
alone time
more...
walking, meditation, deep breathing, grounding, tasting more.....
I am slumped over, laying on the table, I want a hug. I have tears in my eyes. What emotions am I feeling?
sad/hurt
What would you say to a friend to make them feel good?
"I hope you have a good day"
"you are such a good friend"
"would you like to play with me?"
"I like your shoes..."
what activity did we do that taught us about body cues or body signals
Body Map
what was included in mental health first aid kit?
grounding exercises
yoga skills
mindfulness
deep breathing
distractions
more...
Why is mindfulness important?
share details
Figure out one thing you and your group members have in common
anything they find out
grade/school/hair color/etc.
why is understanding body cue/signals important?
Helps us understand our emotions
Helps us know when to use a coping skill
Helps us understand what other people may feel
why are learning coping skills important
help us manage emotions
When would we use a Mindfulness activity?
stressed out
scared
worried
nervous
mad
more...
Why is it important to recognize our emotions?
helps us know what we need and want (hug, deep breath, walk away, a snack, etc.)
helps us understand what made us feel that way
Feel more in control
more....
What was your favorite thing about group?