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Zones of Regulation- Red Zone
Additional Materials:
Zone of Regulation Visuals
Introduction to the Red Zone
Mad/Angry-Terrified-Yelling/Hitting-Elated-Out of Control
"Anger doesn't solve anything. It builds nothing, but it can destroy everything."
- Anonymous
Red Zone Facial Expressions:
To get out of the RED ZONE, I can:
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Control Your Anger
INTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL: You MAKE things happen, you are in control, and can cope with your anger.
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EXTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL: Things just HAPPEN to you, you believe there isn't anything you can do to control your anger, and you can't cope with your anger.
How Will You Control your ANGER ?
Breathing Exercises:
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I Can Control My Anger By:
1. Saying It/Letting It Out
2. Getting Physical Exercise
3. Moving Your Hands
4. Just Breathing
Saying It/Letting It Out
You can use these words and/or phrases with your parent/guardian, teacher, other student, and/or counselor when you are angry.
"I am frustrated."
"I am so upset."
"I am angry."
"I think I need a break."
"I need your help."
"Can you help me please?"
"My anger is getting too big."
"I don't like this."
"I feel impatient."
" I feel angry."
"I am going to take a break until I calm down."
"Can I take a break?"
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Get Physical Exercise!
Run
Walk
Ride a Bike
Play a Sport
Jump Rope
Dance
Moving Your Hands!
Color
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Do a Puzzle
Hug or Squeeze a Stuffed Animal
Build with Legos
Draw
Use a Fidget
Just Breathe!
Kids Meditation: Square Breathing
Rainbow Breath
Balloon Breathing
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