Mental Vacation: Imagine a place that makes you feel safe or happy! What are you doing there, how does it feel, you can close your eyes to imagine this place.
You can use this when you need a break from feelings or thoughts!
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Distractions: Something you can do or use to distract from negative thoughts or emotions. What is a distraction you can use?
Examples: Drink water, watch tv, talk to someone, take a break, doing something fun!
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3-2-1: Three things you see, two things you hear, one thing you feel. When can you use this skill?
When feeling sad, mad, worried, scared...big feelings!
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TRUE or FALSE: Some feelings are bad and wrong.
True
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Give 20 points!
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What is a coping skill?
hings that we can do in-the-moment, when we are feeling lousy, to help us turn down the volume of our emotions and avoid getting overwhelmed. They help us to ge
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Lazy 8 Breath: race one half of the eight as you breath in for three seconds trace the other half of the eight as you exhale slowly for three seconds.
You can use this when you are in class to help improve your mood and focus
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Dragon Breath: Breathe in through your nose, Breathe out through your mouth with a whispering a roar. Option to stick out your tongue and open your eyes and mouth wide Repeat 3 times
This can be used when feeling mad or even anxious!
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Positive Self Talk: Think of one positive statement you can say to yourself, repeat it as many times as you need!
You can do this in the morning while getting ready for school!
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Win 50 points!
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Give points!
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Smell the Flowers & Blow the Candle: use their nose to take a big deep breath (as if they are smelling flowers), and blow it out (like they are blowing out a candle)
What kind of flower would you like to smell?
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Starfish Breathing: stand with your arms stretched out to your sides. Take a deep breath as you reach your arms up above your head. As you exhale, bring your arms back down to your sides.
When can you use this?
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Zones of Regulation: How are you feeling on the zones?