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The ZONES of Regulation
The ZONES of Regulation
Explanation of the ZONES of Regulation
Explanation of the ZONES of Regulation
"Running Slow"
"Good to Go"
"CAUTION Slow Down"
"Out of Control"
How do I know what ZONE I am in?
How do I know what ZONE I am in?
Identify how my body feels!
Identify how my body feels!
ACTIVITY:
ACTIVITY:
Identify your triggers: A Trigger is something that happens that causes you to change ZONES
Identify your triggers: A Trigger is something that happens that causes you to change ZONES
Identify what triggers you to move into the BLUE Zone
Identify what triggers you to move into the YELLOW Zone
Identify what triggers you to move into the RED Zone
Tools to help Cope, Calm, and Regulate
Tools to help Cope, Calm, and Regulate
Sensory Supports
Sensory Supports
Using a stress ball
Weighted blanket
Squeeze a stuffed animal
Exercise
Put on headphones
Listen to music
Calming Strategies
Calming Strategies
Take several deep breaths
Count to 10
Take a break
Thinking Strategies
Thinking Strategies
Use "COOL" Thoughts
What is the size of the problem?
Inner Coach vs. Inner Critic
Distraction: Think about a memory that makes you smile or about something coming up that you are looking forward to!
Size of the Problem
Size of the Problem
The size of our reaction should match the size of the problem. But how do we know what the size of our problem is?
The size of our reaction should match the size of the problem. But how do we know what the size of our problem is?
Small/Little Problems:
Small/Little Problems:
- Impact or affect only you or you and one or two other people
- Usually have "quick fixes" or a quick solution - you can probably solve it yourself
- There is no danger or serious harm involved
Medium Problems:
Medium Problems:
- May affect a small group of people
- Requires a little bit of help to solve - you may need to talk out a solution with an adult
- Could last for a few hours or even a few days
- You may have uncomfortable feelings - but no physical danger or harm
Big/Large Problems:
Big/Large Problems:
- Can affect a large number of people
- There is not usually a quick or clear solution - you need a lot of people and a lot of help to try and solve or fix the problem
- May last a long time
- Danger and/or physical harm
*Most problems are little problems and should have little reactions. We can stay calm when we are faced with a little problem.
*Most problems are little problems and should have little reactions. We can stay calm when we are faced with a little problem.
*Medium problems may need you to first focus on using a calming strategy to calm down before trying to solve it!
*Medium problems may need you to first focus on using a calming strategy to calm down before trying to solve it!
Activity: Small, Medium, or Big Problem?
Activity: Small, Medium, or Big Problem?
You lost at a game
You spent several days working on a homework assignment and now you can't find it
A hurricane is forecasted to hit your town
Someone is teasing you and calling you names at recess
You can't find your pencil
A bully is kicking and hitting you and your friends at recess
You failed a test that your parents helped you study hard for
Why is it important to make sure he size of our reaction matches the size of the problem?
Why is it important to make sure he size of our reaction matches the size of the problem?
- Our reactions cause emotions in other people.
- When our reaction matches the size of the problem, that is expected and people have good thoughts about us.
- When our reaction doesn't match the size of the problem and is too big, that is unexpected, and people have uncomfortable or weird thoughts about us.
"COOL" Thoughts
"COOL" Thoughts
- "It's no big deal"
- "It's not what I wanted but I will survive!"
- "It's not worth getting angry about"
- "I can handle this"
Inner Coach VS. Inner Critic
Inner Coach VS. Inner Critic
Focusing on positive self talk instead of negative self talk
Focusing on positive self talk instead of negative self talk
Track your ZONES each day using the sheet below!
Track your ZONES each day using the sheet below!
Additional ZONES of Regulation Resources can be found at:
Additional ZONES of Regulation Resources can be found at:
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