Calm Down Steps

Why is it important to calm down when you are angry?

• You won't get in trouble

• You will be able to solve the problem

• Your friends will respect you

• All of these

What part of the body is not affected when you get angry?

• Your brain

• Your nose

• Your muscles

• Your skin

The part of your brain that handles emotions

• Prefrontal cortex

• Cerebrum

• Amygdala

• Brain stem

Which is an example of negative self-talk?

• He's always ruining everything!

• This is fun

• I can handle this

• Calm down

What could happen if you don't get yourself under control?

• You could get in a fight

• You could get in trouble

• You may say something you regret

• All of these

What is the first step in the Calm Down Steps?

• Name Your Feeling

• Use your stop signal

• Take a deep breath

• Count

Which is not an example of a stop signal?

• Stop

• Calm down

• Relax

• Pizza

What is the "thinking" part of your brain called?

• Amygdala

• Brain stem

• Prefrontal cortex

• Lizard brain

What's the second step in the Calm Down Steps?

• Name your feeling

• Use your stop signal

• Take a deep breath

• Count

How do you need to breath for it to really calm you down?

• Fast

• In through your mouth

• Deeply, slowly with control

• Hold your breath