To adjust to change, see things from different perspectives, not get "stuck" on your ideas
You can't stop worrying about the field trip coming up. You're afraid it won't go well. What should you tell yourself?
What if it DOES go well? Think of the positive. Remind yourself that you cannot predict the future.
Why is it important to give people personal space?
So they feel more comfortable
What can you do if you start to have a really big upset reaction?
Take some deep breaths, count to 10, go for a walk, think of the size of the problem
How can you calm your body if Energy Hare-y is taking over?
Take a walk, fidget toys, deep breathing, exercise
Which Unthinkable makes you have huge upset reactions?
Glassman
Which Thinkable can help you if you feel distracted in class?
Focus Tron
How would other people feel if you always acted like Mean Jean?
Hurt, upset, sad, angry.
Name at least 2 calm-down strategies when you feel angry.
Take deep breaths, exercise, take a break, drink some water, count to 10, meditate, spend some time alone, squeeze a stress ball, etc.
Your teacher tells you that choice time is over and you have to clean up. You really want to keep playing with Legos and ignore her. Which Unthinkable is in your brain?
Rock Brain
How can you defeat Worry Wall? Name at least 2 strategies.
Think of the positive, take deep breaths, talk to a friend or adult, mindfulness
What might other people think if you act like One-Sided Sid?
You only talk about yourself, you don't care about others' interests, you are not fun to talk to
True or False: Our behaviors impact other people
True!
Your friend keeps telling you what to do and is acting really bossy. What Unthinkable is at work here?
Mean Jean
How might your friends feel if you act like the Destroyer of Fun at recess?
They might feel annoyed, frustrated, or upset. They might not want to play with you any more.
True or False: Having a big reaction to a small problem might create more problems.
True
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