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My Zones of Regulation

Understanding how I feel helps me know what I need!

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RED ZONE

Extremely High Energy

๐Ÿ’ญ I might feel:

FuriousTerrifiedOut of controlPanickedElatedExplosiveOverwhelmed

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ What helps me:

๐ŸงŠ Cold water on face
๐Ÿƒ Move my body
๐Ÿซ Deep breaths
๐Ÿšช Safe quiet space
๐Ÿคซ Less talking
๐Ÿงธ Comfort item
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YELLOW ZONE

Heightened Alertness

๐Ÿ’ญ I might feel:

FrustratedAnxiousSillyWorriedExcitedWigglyDistracted

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ What helps me:

โธ๏ธ Take a break
๐Ÿงฉ Fidget tool
๐ŸŽง Listen to music
๐Ÿ’ฌ Talk it out
๐Ÿšถ Walk around
๐ŸŽจ Draw or colour
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GREEN ZONE

Calm & Ready to Learn

๐Ÿ’ญ I might feel:

HappyCalmFocusedContentProudCuriousConfident

๐Ÿ’š How to stay here:

๐Ÿ˜ด Enough sleep
๐ŸŽ Regular meals
โฐ Breaks before tired
๐ŸŽฏ Do what works!
๐Ÿ’ง Stay hydrated
๐Ÿƒ Move & play
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BLUE ZONE

Low Energy State

๐Ÿ’ญ I might feel:

TiredSadBoredSickShut downLonelyDrained

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ What helps me:

๐Ÿšถ Gentle movement
โ˜€๏ธ Bright light
๐Ÿฅค Cold water
๐Ÿค— A friendly face
๐ŸŽต Upbeat music
๐ŸŒ Healthy snack

โ“ Am I in Red?

Stop. Breathe. Get safe.

โ“ Am I in Yellow?

Use a tool before Red!

โ“ Am I in Green?

Great! Keep it going!

โ“ Am I in Blue?

Energy boost needed!

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All zones are okay!

Remember: There are no "bad" zones. This poster helps me understand my feelings so I can figure out what I need.

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I can learn to regulate!

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Based on the Zones of Regulationยฎ framework

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