Role Play Scenario Cards Document
BRAVE STEPS
Emotional Regulation Role Play Cards
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Instructions: Cut along the dashed lines. Practice these scenarios to build confidence!
Scenario 1
Lunchroom Jitters
"You feel nervous about walking into the lunchroom and finding a seat with classmates."
Practice Steps
- Notice: How do you feel?
- Breathe: Do one mindful breath.
- Act: Use positive self-talk.
Scenario 2
Hand Raising
"You want to answer a question, but your heart starts racing as you lift your hand."
Practice Steps
- Identify: Heart racing? Shaky?
- Pause: Take 3 deep breaths.
- Speak: Whisper it first.
Scenario 3
Group Sharing
"You need to talk to classmates for a project and feel shy about sharing your best ideas."
Practice Steps
- Check-in: "I feel shy right now."
- Breathe: Use Box Breathing (10s).
- Support: Use a sentence starter.
Scenario 4
Recess Ask
"You want to join a soccer game during recess but feel anxious about asking the group."
Practice Steps
- Notice: Tight chest? Tense jaw?
- Breathe: 4s in, 2s hold, 6s out.
- Step: "I can handle this."
Scenario 5
Mistakes
"You made a mistake on your paper and the teacher is coming over to look at it."
Practice Steps
- Identify: Recognize "uh-oh".
- Breathe: Take 2 belly breaths.
- Reframe: Mistakes help us learn!
Scenario 6
Hallway Wave
"Someone waves at you in the hallway and you feel frozen or awkward."
Practice Steps
- Label: "I feel a bit awkward."
- Breathe: Inhale, long exhale.
- Wave: Give a smile or wave.
Mindful Social Skills Practice • Series 01