Introduction of visual and tactile breathing patterns like Five Finger Breathing and Shape Breathing to maintain rhythmic calm.
Celebrating progress and reviewing the tools learned.
Practicing which tool to use for specific feeling scenarios.
Developing positive self-talk to manage frustration and disappointment.
Learning to slow down with Counting to 10 and releasing energy with Movement Breaks.
Learning and practicing the Deep Belly Breathing tool.
Differentiating between big and small problems to reduce explosive reactions.
Introduce the Mood Meter and identifying feelings in the four color quadrants.