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Catch the Calm Blueprint

Help the student recognize personal triggers and develop a customized calm-down plan through identifying emotions, playing the Emotion Detective Game, and guided reflection.

Building self-awareness of emotional triggers and practicing coping strategies empowers the student to manage stress, reduce meltdowns, and foster emotional resilience in real-life situations.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduce Emotional Triggers

5 minutes

Step 2

Identify and Record Personal Triggers

5 minutes

Step 3

Play Emotion Detective Game

10 minutes

Step 4

Create a Personalized Calm-Down Plan

5 minutes

Step 5

Guided Reflection and Next Steps

5 minutes

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Trigger Tracker

What Is a Trigger?

Common Triggers

My Personal Triggers

How My Body Reacts

Next Up: Calm-Down Strategies

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Can You Catch the Calm?

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