Group Guidance #2 Freshman Year October 2019

Objectives of the Day:

1) I can explain the 4 sections/colors of the Mood Meter.

2) I can identify one strategy that can help me move closer to the yellow and green sections (happy, optimistic, calm, pleasant) of the Mood Meter.

3) I can identify to whom to go to for help if I am stuck in the red or blue (angry, stressed, pessimistic, sad) sections of the Mood Meter.

Objective 1

I can explain the 4 sections/colors of the Mood Meter.

LABELING AND PLOTTING EMOTIONS

ENRAGED

ANXIETY

ANNOYED

SURPRISED

ELATED

CHEERFUL

BORED

DISAPPOINTED

DEPRESSED SERENE

CALM

CONTENT

Red- Low

pleasantness, High

energy

Blue- Low

pleasantness, Low

energy

Yellow- High

pleasantness, High

energy

Green- High

pleasantness, Low

Energy

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOOD METER:

It’s a tool to help us with self- and social awareness—to help us better understand how we, ourselves, and others, are feeling so we can better handle our emotions.

Its important to know that no feeling will last forever. No feeling is permanent.▪ It is normal to have feelings in every quadrant/section including feelings in the red and blue quadrant.▪ It is important to recognize your feelings throughout your day

Objective 2

I can identify one strategy that can help me move closer to the yellow and green sections (happy, optimistic, calm, pleasant) of the Mood Meter.

STRATEGIES

to help you

MOVE!!!

BREATHE/Meditation/Mindfulness

Practice

Good nutrition and healthy sleep habits

Positive Self Talk

Think of something that brings you joy

Physical Activity (walking, yoga, etc.)

Activities You Like! (hobbies, reading,

writing, cooking, drawing, etc)

Entertainment (music, movies, games, TV,

live theater, etc.)

Take a timeout

Count to ten/ Think before you speak

Find Support From Others

Seek Professional Help

Objective 3

I can identify to whom to go to for help if I am stuck in the red or blue (angry, stressed, pessimistic, sad) sections of the Mood Meter.

It’s important to ACT

Acknowledge, Care, TellIf you or one of your friends is experiencing an emotional problem…or any problem, know that there is help and support out there. Please seek support from one of the resources below.

-School Counselor, Social Worker, Assistant Principal

-Trusted Adult

-In an emergency, dial 911 or report to the emergency room

Activity: Complete Mood Meter Worksheet

Review: Objectives of the Day

1) I can explain the 4 sections/colors of the Mood Meter.

2) I can identify one strategy that can help me move closer to the yellow and green sections (happy, optimistic, calm, pleasant) of the Mood Meter.

3) I can identify to whom to go to for help if I am stuck in the red or blue (angry, stressed, pessimistic, sad) sections of the Mood Meter.

• Step 1: Open your camera like you are going to take a picture (you must be on wifior your own cell phone service)

• Step 2: Hold camera over the above QR Code. As it centers a link should pop up at top of phone.

• Step 3: Click on the link

• Step 4: Fill out the form/Answer the questions

• Step 5: Click SUBMIT

THANK YOU!!!!

Survey Directions for use with a Phone:

Let’s practice…Calm Meditation

https://app.www.calm.com/meditatecalm kids intro session

Let’s practice…Breathing/Mindfulness

https://app.smilingmind.com.au/sessions/49/220/Smiling Mind: Music and Movement: Gratitude and Joy

Let’s practice…Counting Breaths

https://app.smilingmind.com.au/sessions/34/182/Smiling Mind: Daily Mindfulness Guide: Counting Breaths