Zones
What is the blue zone?
body moving slowly
describes low states of alertness and down feelings
e.g., sad, tired, sick, hurt, lonely, bored
I am lying down, listening to my favorite song. Everything is peaceful and quiet.
Green
My face looks like this
Sad
My mom just gave me the best birthday present! I feel ……
Happy
Coping skills
Skills that I use that will calm me and make me more alert depending on the situation
What is the green zone?
ready to learn and safe
e.g., happy, focused, calm
describes a calm, alert state
I have been listening to my teacher for 2 hours straight with no breaks
Blue
My face looks like this 2
Worried
I do not understand this class project at all. I feel ...
Confused
What is the size of the problem helps me to...
Is this a big or little problem?
how to measure size of the problem I'm experiencing and know how to respond
Big problem, little problem, medium problem
What is the red zone?
describes an extremely high energy and intense, overwhelming feelings that are hard to control
e.g., elated, angry, devastated, terrified
I have to give a presentation in front of the entire class. My hands are shaking.
yellow
My face looks like this 3
Jealous
My grandparent just gave me the biggest hug and told me they loved me. I feel...
Loved
irritant/circumstance that causes you to become less regulated - closer to yellow/red zones
Zones are like traffic lights how
red = stop
yellow = slow
green = GO
My mom and I got in a big fight and now I cannot go to the movies after school. I want to throw the closest thing to me that I can find.
Red
My face looks like this 4
Devastated
I just heard a loud noise outside my window! I feel ….
Afraid/terrified
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How can zones help me?
Zones help me understand how I'm feeling and how to regulate/control feelings
identify emotions & use coping skills
My sister has not called me back all day. She should have arrived home by now.
Red
My face looks like this 5
Excited
That guy keeps bumping into me in the hallway and he makes really rude comments. I feel ….
Angry/mad
Describe a time you felt furious
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